FC0-U61 · Question #285
A user learns of an operating system vulnerability that would allow a hacker to access the computer. The user would like to keep the operating system up to date to prevent such vulnerabilities from oc
The correct answer is B. Automatic updates. To protect against known operating system vulnerabilities, configuring automatic updates is crucial as it ensures the system receives the latest security patches.
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A user learns of an operating system vulnerability that would allow a hacker to access the computer. The user would like to keep the operating system up to date to prevent such vulnerabilities from occurring. Which of the following should the user configure?
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- AAdditional OS features
- BAutomatic updates
- CSoftware firewall
- DAnti-malware software
How the community answered
(37 responses)- A3% (1)
- B92% (34)
- D5% (2)
Why each option
To protect against known operating system vulnerabilities, configuring automatic updates is crucial as it ensures the system receives the latest security patches.
Configuring additional OS features usually adds new functionalities but does not directly address or prevent known security vulnerabilities from being exploited.
Automatic updates ensure that the operating system regularly downloads and installs the latest security patches, bug fixes, and feature enhancements. This directly addresses vulnerabilities by applying fixes released by the OS vendor, preventing known exploits from affecting the system.
A software firewall controls network traffic, preventing unauthorized access, but it does not fix underlying operating system vulnerabilities themselves.
Anti-malware software detects and removes malicious programs, but it does not patch vulnerabilities within the operating system itself.
Concept tested: Operating system security updates
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/update/windows-update-overview
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