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220-1102 · Question #227
A malicious file was executed automatically when a flash drive was plugged in. Which of the following features would prevent this type of incident?
The correct answer is D. Turning off AutoPlay. As turning off autoplay wont allow any kind of external objects, LIKE USB DRIVES, to run or install any kind of software or codes that could purposely or accidentally harm a computer or
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Question
A malicious file was executed automatically when a flash drive was plugged in. Which of the following features would prevent this type of incident?
Options
- ADisabling UAC
- BRestricting local administrators
- CEnabling UPnP
- DTurning off AutoPlay
How the community answered
(52 responses)- A6% (3)
- B4% (2)
- C2% (1)
- D88% (46)
Explanation
As turning off autoplay wont allow any kind of external objects, LIKE USB DRIVES, to run or install any kind of software or codes that could purposely or accidentally harm a computer or
Topics
#AutoPlay#USB security#Malware prevention#Operating system security
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