An identifying marker placed on a user's computer hard drive during visits to some Web sites is called a:
A) Spy.
B) Virus.
C) Cookie.
D) Firewall.

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The identifying marker is called a cookie, which is a small text file that gets saved on a user's computer by a website during the browsing session. The cookie allows the website to remember the user's preferences and activity the next time they visit the site. It is a common practice on the internet and is not harmful in itself.

An Identifying Marker Placed on a User's Computer Hard Drive