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220-1202 · Question #102

220-1202 Question #102: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D: Verify the current status and settings of protection measures. The user should verify the current status and settings of legitimate protection measures to determine if the pop-ups are real or part of a scam or malware infection, instead of clicking "OK" or taking drastic measures.

Submitted by packet_pusher· Mar 30, 2026Security

Question

A Windows 11 Home device is receiving constant pop-ups about an urgent need to update antivirus software to remove a detected threat. The user has been clicking the "X" button in the window frame but it always reappears. The pop-up includes an "OK" button to install the update and remove the threat. Which of the following should the user do next?

Options

  • AClick the "OK" button to install the update
  • BReinstall the Windows Operating System
  • CRun System File Checker
  • DVerify the current status and settings of protection measures

Explanation

The user should verify the current status and settings of legitimate protection measures to determine if the pop-ups are real or part of a scam or malware infection, instead of clicking "OK" or taking drastic measures.

Topics

#Scareware#Malware symptoms#Antivirus verification

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