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220-1102 Question #807: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A: Enable airplane mode.. Enabling airplane mode stops all wireless connectivity, which helps contain potential malware from further communicating with external sources. Uninstalling recently installed applications is also recommended as malware can often hide within newly downloaded applications. Other a

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Question

A user connected a smartphone to a coffee shop's public Wi-Fi and noticed the smartphone started sending unusual SMS messages and registering strange network activity. A technician thinks a virus or other malware has infected the device. Which of the following should the technician suggest the user do immediately to best address these security and privacy concerns? (Select two).

Options

  • AEnable airplane mode.
  • BStay offline when in public places.
  • CUninstall recently installed applications.
  • DSchedule an antivirus scan.
  • EReboot the device.
  • FInstall all application updates.

Explanation

Enabling airplane mode stops all wireless connectivity, which helps contain potential malware from further communicating with external sources. Uninstalling recently installed applications is also recommended as malware can often hide within newly downloaded applications. Other actions, like running an antivirus scan, are helpful but not as immediate in stopping data leaks or network connections.

Topics

#Malware removal#Mobile device security#Incident response#Network security

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