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Which of the following blocks unwanted advertisements and small windows that pop up suddenly in IE, without user's initiation?

The correct answer is B. Pop-up blocker. Internet Explorer includes a built-in Pop-up Blocker that specifically prevents unsolicited advertisement windows from opening without user initiation.

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Question

Which of the following blocks unwanted advertisements and small windows that pop up suddenly in IE, without user's initiation?

Options

  • APhishing filter
  • BPop-up blocker
  • CContent Advisor
  • DCookies

How the community answered

(67 responses)
  • A
    3% (2)
  • B
    96% (64)
  • C
    1% (1)

Why each option

Internet Explorer includes a built-in Pop-up Blocker that specifically prevents unsolicited advertisement windows from opening without user initiation.

APhishing filter

The Phishing Filter identifies and warns about fraudulent websites designed to steal credentials, not unsolicited pop-up advertisement windows.

BPop-up blockerCorrect

The Pop-up Blocker in Internet Explorer detects and suppresses browser windows that open automatically without user action, directly targeting unwanted advertisements and spontaneous pop-up windows. It can be configured to allow or block pop-ups on a per-site basis via the Tools menu under Internet Options.

CContent Advisor

Content Advisor controls website access based on content rating categories, not the blocking of spontaneously appearing advertisement windows.

DCookies

Cookies are small data files stored on a user's computer by websites to track sessions and preferences, and have no capability to block pop-up windows.

Concept tested: Internet Explorer Pop-up Blocker feature

Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/change-security-and-privacy-settings-for-internet-explorer-11-9528b011-664c-b771-d757-43a2b78193d9

Topics

#browser security#pop-up blocker#web browser controls#IE settings

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