A term which refers to a skilled programmer or to a person who manipulates computers with malicious intent is a ____.
A) black hat
B) cracker
C) hacker
D) all of the above

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All three terms can refer to a skilled programmer, but "black hat" and "cracker" specifically refer to individuals who use their skills for malicious purposes, while "hacker" can refer to individuals who use their skills for either good or bad purposes.

A Term Which Refers to a Skilled Programmer or to a Person