CompTIA Exam Questions

Choose the most effective method of preventing computer viruses from spreading throughout the networ

Choose the most effective method of preventing computer viruses from spreading throughout the
network.

A.
You should prevent the execution of .vbs files.

B.
You should require root/administrator access to run programs and applications.

C.
You should enable scanning of all e-mail attachments.

D.
You should install a host based IDS (Intrusion Detection System)

Explanation:

Viruses get into your computer in one of three ways. They may enter your computer on a
contaminated floppy or CD-ROM, through e-mail, or as a part of another program.
Reference:
Mike Pastore and Emmett Dulaney , Security+ Study Guide , 2nd Edition, Alameda , Sybex , 2004,
p 76