220-1002 Question #862: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: Installing antivirus software. Antivirus software actively scans for, detects, and removes known malware using signature-based and heuristic detection, providing a dedicated defense layer. Keeping the OS and applications updated with the latest patches closes known security vulnerabilities that malware exploit

Question

A technician is installing a new workstation and was asked to recommend a solution to prevent malware. Which of the following will BEST prevent malware on the new workstation? (Choose two.)

Options

AInstalling antivirus software
BInstalling multiple browsers
CChanging the default browser
DKeeping updates and patches current
EDisabling the webcam
FAttaching a domain

Explanation

Antivirus software actively scans for, detects, and removes known malware using signature-based and heuristic detection, providing a dedicated defense layer. Keeping the OS and applications updated with the latest patches closes known security vulnerabilities that malware exploits to gain entry - this is one of the most effective defenses against malware. The remaining choices offer no meaningful malware protection: installing multiple browsers or changing the default browser has no security benefit, disabling the webcam addresses a privacy concern but not malware, and attaching a domain relates to network management rather than endpoint malware prevention.

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