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SY0-301 · Question #677

A user has several random browser windows opening on their computer. Which of the following programs can be installed on his machine to help prevent this from happening?

The correct answer is B. Pop-up blocker. A pop-up blocker is the specific tool designed to detect and prevent unwanted browser windows from opening automatically.

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Question

A user has several random browser windows opening on their computer. Which of the following programs can be installed on his machine to help prevent this from happening?

Options

  • AAntivirus
  • BPop-up blocker
  • CSpyware blocker
  • DAnti-spam

How the community answered

(61 responses)
  • A
    3% (2)
  • B
    93% (57)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

A pop-up blocker is the specific tool designed to detect and prevent unwanted browser windows from opening automatically.

AAntivirus

Antivirus software detects and removes malicious code and executables but is not specifically designed to block browser pop-up windows.

BPop-up blockerCorrect

Pop-up blockers are browser-level or software-level tools that detect and suppress automatically opening browser windows, directly addressing the symptom of random browser windows appearing on the user's machine. Most modern browsers include built-in pop-up blocking, and standalone utilities also exist for this purpose.

CSpyware blocker

A spyware blocker targets software that secretly collects user information; while some pop-ups may be adware-related, a spyware blocker is not the primary tool for stopping pop-up windows.

DAnti-spam

Anti-spam software filters unwanted email messages and is not related to blocking browser windows.

Concept tested: Pop-up blocker function and browser security tools

Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/block-pop-ups-in-microsoft-edge-1d8ba4f8-f385-9a0b-e944-aa47339b6bb5

Topics

#pop-up blocker#malware prevention#browser security

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