A user's PC has become infected with malware that has a known remediation, Which of the fallowing would MOST likely prevent this from happening again?

The correct answer is D. Keep software up to date. Keeping software up to date - including the OS, applications, and security software - is the most effective preventive measure against repeat infections. Malware with a 'known remediation' typically exploits a known vulnerability; vendors release patches to close those…

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ACreate a restore point.
BUtilize a preinstallation environment.
CDisable System Restore.
DKeep software up to date.

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A
5% (2)
B
2% (1)
C
2% (1)
D
91% (40)

Explanation

Keeping software up to date - including the OS, applications, and security software - is the most effective preventive measure against repeat infections. Malware with a 'known remediation' typically exploits a known vulnerability; vendors release patches to close those vulnerabilities. Applying updates ensures the attack vector is eliminated. Creating a restore point (A) captures system state but does not prevent infection. A preinstallation environment (B) is used for system deployment, not ongoing protection. Disabling System Restore (C) is actually a step taken during cleanup to prevent malware from hiding in restore points, not a prevention strategy.

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