Malware and Antivirus CSCU Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1expert · hard

   An organization is implementing a malware prevention policy. They want to reduce the risk of infection from email attachments and web downloads. Which combination of measures is most effective?

   • AAllow all attachments but rely on antivirus real-time scanning.
   • BDisable the internet access for all employees.
   • COnly use free antivirus software and no other controls.
   • DUse email filtering, block executable attachments, and provide security awareness training.
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2. 2expert · hard · select all that apply

   A user reports that their computer is running slowly, has frequent pop-up ads, and the browser homepage has changed. The user has antivirus software installed. Which of the following are appropriate steps to address the situation? Select all that apply.

   • ADisable the antivirus to improve system performance.
   • BCheck and remove suspicious browser extensions.
   • CReset the browser settings to default.
   • DRun a full system scan with the antivirus software.
   • EIgnore the symptoms and continue working.
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4. 3application · medium

   A user's computer is infected with malware that prevents the antivirus software from running. The user needs to remove the malware. What should the user do?

   • ADelete the malware files manually from the Windows folder.
   • BStart the computer in Safe Mode and then run the antivirus scan.
   • CReinstall the operating system without backing up files.
   • DRun the antivirus scan in normal mode.
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5. 4expert · hard

   An organization wants to ensure that antivirus software does not interfere with critical business applications. What should they do?

   • AUninstall antivirus from critical systems
   • BRun antivirus scans only on weekends
   • CDisable real-time scanning during business hours
   • DConfigure exclusions for trusted applications
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6. 5application · easy

   A user wants to ensure their antivirus software is effective against the latest threats. What should they do regularly?

   • AOnly run scans when the computer is slow
   • BDisable real-time scanning to improve performance
   • CUpdate the antivirus software and virus definitions
   • DUse multiple antivirus programs simultaneously
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