220-802 · Question #397
Which of the following can be used to remove a virus from a computer?
The correct answer is B. Anti-malware software. Anti-malware software is the correct tool for detecting and removing viruses from a computer. Other options listed either address different threats, restore system state, or only display diagnostic logs.
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Which of the following can be used to remove a virus from a computer?
Options
- AAnti-spyware software
- BAnti-malware software
- CSystem Restore
- DEvent Viewer
How the community answered
(24 responses)- A4% (1)
- B92% (22)
- C4% (1)
Why each option
Anti-malware software is the correct tool for detecting and removing viruses from a computer. Other options listed either address different threats, restore system state, or only display diagnostic logs.
Anti-spyware targets spyware and adware specifically, not viruses, so it would not reliably remove a virus infection.
Anti-malware software is specifically designed to scan, detect, and remove malicious software including viruses, trojans, worms, and other threats. It uses signature databases and heuristic analysis to identify and quarantine or delete infected files. This makes it the direct and appropriate tool for virus removal.
System Restore reverts system files and registry settings to a previous point in time but does not scan for or remove malicious code, and the virus may persist or re-infect restored files.
Event Viewer is a diagnostic tool for reading system, application, and security logs and has no capability to detect or remove viruses.
Concept tested: Malware removal tools and their functions
Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/protect-my-pc-from-viruses-b2025ed1-02d5-1e87-ba5f-71999008e026
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