15.5.4 Check Your Understanding – Security Tools Answers

1. Which of the following is installed to prevent unwanted advertisements from displaying on your computer?

  • virus protection
  • firewall
  • patches and updates
  • popup blocker

Explanation: A popup blocker is software installed on an end-user workstation to prevent popup and pop-under advertisement windows from displaying.

2. Which of the following controls traffic to and from your network?

  • virus protection
  • firewall
  • patches and updates
  • popup blocker

Explanation: A firewall controls traffic to and from your network.

3. Which of the following is installed on an end-user workstation or server to detect and remove malware from files and email?

  • virus protection
  • firewall
  • patches and updates
  • popup blocker

Explanation: Virus protection is achieved through installing antivirus software on an end-user workstation or server to detect and remove viruses, worms, and Trojan horses from files and email.

4. Which of the following is applied to an OS or application to correct a known security vulnerability or add functionality?

  • virus protection
  • firewall
  • patches and updates
  • popup blocker

Explanation: Patches and updates are applied to an OS or application to correct a known security vulnerability or add functionality.

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