A user wants to prevent malware infections while downloading files from the internet. Which practice is most effective?

Open downloaded files immediately to check if they work.

Download files only from peer-to-peer networks.

Scan downloaded files with antivirus software before opening them.

Disable the antivirus to allow faster downloads.

A user's computer is infected with a virus that disables the task manager and hides files. The user needs to remove the virus but cannot run the antivirus software. What should the user do?

Manually delete the virus files from the registry.

Boot the computer from a clean USB drive with a portable antivirus scanner.

Use System Restore to revert to a previous state.

Run the antivirus in normal mode after disabling the task manager.

A user reports that their computer is running slowly, the browser homepage changed unexpectedly, and the system frequently opens pop-up ads. The user has antivirus software installed but has not run a scan in months. What should the user do first to address the situation?

Update the operating system and then restart the computer.

Run a full system scan with the installed antivirus software.

Disconnect from the internet and continue working offline.

Delete the browser history and clear the cache.

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Malware and Antivirus CSCU Practice Questions (Page 8)

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Questions 36–40

36application · medium
A user wants to prevent malware infections while downloading files from the internet. Which practice is most effective?
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37expert · hard
A user's computer is infected with a virus that disables the task manager and hides files. The user needs to remove the virus but cannot run the antivirus software. What should the user do?
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38application · easy
A user downloads a free game from an unofficial website. After installation, the computer starts displaying excessive ads and the browser homepage changes. What type of malware is most likely bundled with the game?
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39application · medium
A user reports that their computer is running slowly, the browser homepage changed unexpectedly, and the system frequently opens pop-up ads. The user has antivirus software installed but has not run a scan in months. What should the user do first to address the situation?
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40expert · medium
A user reports that their computer is running slowly, and they notice unknown processes in the Task Manager. They also see that the hard drive is constantly active. What is the most likely cause?
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Malware and Antivirus CSCU Practice Questions (Page 8)

Questions 36–40

A user wants to prevent malware infections while downloading files from the internet. Which practice is most effective?

A user's computer is infected with a virus that disables the task manager and hides files. The user needs to remove the virus but cannot run the antivirus software. What should the user do?

A user downloads a free game from an unofficial website. After installation, the computer starts displaying excessive ads and the browser homepage changes. What type of malware is most likely bundled with the game?

A user reports that their computer is running slowly, the browser homepage changed unexpectedly, and the system frequently opens pop-up ads. The user has antivirus software installed but has not run a scan in months. What should the user do first to address the situation?

A user reports that their computer is running slowly, and they notice unknown processes in the Task Manager. They also see that the hard drive is constantly active. What is the most likely cause?

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