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Running a system in safe mode:
The correct answer is C. loads a minimum number of drivers. Safe mode starts a computer system with only the essential services and drivers required for basic functionality, making it useful for troubleshooting.
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Running a system in safe mode:
Options
- Aprotects the system from viruses.
- Bprotects the system from data loss.
- Cloads a minimum number of drivers.
- Dprevents unauthorized access.
How the community answered
(30 responses)- A7% (2)
- B3% (1)
- C87% (26)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
Safe mode starts a computer system with only the essential services and drivers required for basic functionality, making it useful for troubleshooting.
Safe mode itself does not actively protect against viruses; while it may prevent some malware from loading, its primary purpose is system diagnostics, not antivirus protection.
Safe mode does not inherently protect against data loss; it is a startup mode for diagnostics, and data integrity depends on other backup and recovery strategies.
Safe mode is a diagnostic startup mode for operating systems that loads only the most essential system programs and drivers, simplifying troubleshooting by isolating issues caused by non-essential software or faulty drivers.
Safe mode does not prevent unauthorized access; user authentication is still required, and its focus is on system diagnostics, not security hardening.
Concept tested: Operating system safe mode functionality
Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/start-your-pc-in-safe-mode-in-windows-92c27cff-ee64-4cd8-ea4c-c0529b712cde
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