98-349 · Question #332
This question requires that you evaluate the underlined text to determine if it is correct. To actively scan for spyware and viruses, you should ensure Action Center is installed and running. Select t
The correct answer is C. Microsoft Security Essentials. To actively scan for spyware and viruses, a dedicated anti-malware application like Microsoft Security Essentials is required, not the Action Center.
Question
Options
- AWindows Defender
- BThe Malicious Software Removal Tool
- CMicrosoft Security Essentials
- DNo change is needed.
How the community answered
(22 responses)- B5% (1)
- C95% (21)
Why each option
To actively scan for spyware and viruses, a dedicated anti-malware application like Microsoft Security Essentials is required, not the Action Center.
While Windows Defender is also an anti-malware solution, Microsoft Security Essentials was a prominent standalone product for active scanning during certain Windows eras and is the intended answer here.
The Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) is a post-infection clean-up tool that runs periodically or on demand, not a primary real-time or active scanner for continuous protection.
Microsoft Security Essentials is a specific anti-malware program designed to provide real-time protection and active scanning for viruses and spyware. The Action Center is a notification and alert system, not an active scanning tool.
The Action Center's primary function is to provide notifications and security alerts, not to actively scan for malware.
Concept tested: Identifying anti-malware scanning tools
Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/what-is-microsoft-security-essentials-93d39579-24b8-472d-a83d-6b582133878b
Topics
Community Discussion
No community discussion yet for this question.