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CPEH-001 · Question #673

What is the BEST alternative if you discover that a rootkit has been installed on one of your computers?

The correct answer is E. Reload from known good media. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

What is the BEST alternative if you discover that a rootkit has been installed on one of your computers?

Options

ACopy the system files from a known good system
BPerform a trap and trace
CDelete the files and try to determine the source
DReload from a previous backup
EReload from known good media

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A
3% (1)
B
16% (6)
C
3% (1)
D
8% (3)
E
70% (26)

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