A small business wants to protect its employees' computers from malware. They already have a firewall and enforce strong passwords. What additional measure should they implement to specifically detect and remove malware?

Use a VPN for all internet traffic

Install antivirus software on each computer

When removing malware, why is it recommended to boot the computer into Safe Mode?

Safe Mode disables the antivirus software

Safe Mode loads only essential drivers and services, which may prevent malware from running

Safe Mode automatically deletes all files on the hard drive

Safe Mode increases the computer's internet speed

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Malware and Antivirus CSCU Practice Questions (Page 9)

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A small business wants to protect its employees' computers from malware. They already have a firewall and enforce strong passwords. What additional measure should they implement to specifically detect and remove malware?
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A user reports that their computer frequently crashes and shows a blue screen. They also notice that their files have been renamed with a .encrypted extension. What type of malware is most likely causing these symptoms?
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When removing malware, why is it recommended to boot the computer into Safe Mode?
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Malware and Antivirus CSCU Practice Questions (Page 9)

Questions 41–43

A small business wants to protect its employees' computers from malware. They already have a firewall and enforce strong passwords. What additional measure should they implement to specifically detect and remove malware?

A user reports that their computer frequently crashes and shows a blue screen. They also notice that their files have been renamed with a .encrypted extension. What type of malware is most likely causing these symptoms?

When removing malware, why is it recommended to boot the computer into Safe Mode?

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