After removing malware from a system, which of the following is an important step to ensure the system is fully restored?

Update the operating system and applications

After removing a virus from a Windows 10 workstation, which additional step should you take to ensure the system is fully clean and protected?

Update the antivirus definitions and run a second full scan.

Disable System Restore to prevent reinfection.

Reinstall the operating system immediately.

Change the user's password and log off.

A technician wants to prevent unauthorized access to a workstation when the user steps away. Which of the following is the BEST practice?

Set the display to a lower resolution

Enable a password-protected screensaver or lock the workstation

A company has a mix of wired and wireless devices on its network. The security team wants to prevent unauthorized devices from accessing the network while allowing legitimate devices to connect seamlessly. Which network security practice should be implemented?

Implement 802.1X authentication for both wired and wireless connections.

Disable the SSID broadcast and use WPA2.

Set up a guest network for all devices.

Use MAC address filtering on the wireless network only.

A user reports that their computer is behaving erratically: programs open and close on their own, and the mouse cursor moves without input. The user has a standard user account. Which combination of tools should you use to investigate and identify the cause?

Windows Defender to run a quick scan and Disk Cleanup to free space.

Task Manager to view running processes and Resource Monitor to check network activity.

System Configuration to disable startup programs and Services console to stop services.

Device Manager to check for driver issues and Event Viewer to review system logs.

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21foundation · easy
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22application · medium
After removing a virus from a Windows 10 workstation, which additional step should you take to ensure the system is fully clean and protected?
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23foundation · easy
A technician wants to prevent unauthorized access to a workstation when the user steps away. Which of the following is the BEST practice?
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24expert · medium
A company has a mix of wired and wireless devices on its network. The security team wants to prevent unauthorized devices from accessing the network while allowing legitimate devices to connect seamlessly. Which network security practice should be implemented?
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25expert · medium
A user reports that their computer is behaving erratically: programs open and close on their own, and the mouse cursor moves without input. The user has a standard user account. Which combination of tools should you use to investigate and identify the cause?
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