A user frequently visits websites that are known for hosting pirated software and has had multiple malware infections. The user is resistant to changing their browsing habits. Which preventive measure should the technician implement to reduce the risk?

Use a browser extension that blocks known malicious websites

Increase the browser's cache size

Disable the browser's JavaScript

A company wants to implement a preventive measure that will block malware from communicating with its command-and-control server. Which measure should be implemented?

Use a stronger encryption algorithm for Wi-Fi

Disable the Windows firewall on all workstations

Increase the password complexity requirements

Configure the firewall to block outbound connections to known malicious IP addresses

A company wants to prevent malware from spreading across its internal network. Which network security measure should be implemented?

Use a single shared password for all devices

Allow all inbound traffic from the internet

Segment the network into separate VLANs

Disable the firewall on all workstations

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Malware Prevention 220-1202 Practice Questions (Page 5)

Part of the Security domain, which accounts for 28% of the 220-1202 exam. CompTIA does not publish an official question count, but from its 90-minute exam (~35–60 total, ~10–17 in this domain), expect 5–9 from this objective — we provide 33 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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Questions 21–25

21expert · hard
A user frequently visits websites that are known for hosting pirated software and has had multiple malware infections. The user is resistant to changing their browsing habits. Which preventive measure should the technician implement to reduce the risk?
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22foundation · easy
Which tool is specifically designed to detect and remove malware that may not be caught by traditional antivirus software, such as adware and potentially unwanted programs?
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23foundation · easy
A technician needs to monitor system processes and network activity to identify suspicious behavior that might indicate malware. Which type of tool is most appropriate?
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24application · medium
A company wants to implement a preventive measure that will block malware from communicating with its command-and-control server. Which measure should be implemented?
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25application · medium
A company wants to prevent malware from spreading across its internal network. Which network security measure should be implemented?
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Questions 21–25

A user frequently visits websites that are known for hosting pirated software and has had multiple malware infections. The user is resistant to changing their browsing habits. Which preventive measure should the technician implement to reduce the risk?

Which tool is specifically designed to detect and remove malware that may not be caught by traditional antivirus software, such as adware and potentially unwanted programs?

A technician needs to monitor system processes and network activity to identify suspicious behavior that might indicate malware. Which type of tool is most appropriate?

A company wants to implement a preventive measure that will block malware from communicating with its command-and-control server. Which measure should be implemented?

A company wants to prevent malware from spreading across its internal network. Which network security measure should be implemented?

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