PCNSA Securing Traffic Practice Question
When creating a security policy to block malware, which THREE profile types should be applied for comprehensive protection?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Antivirus
Options A, C, and E are correct. Antivirus blocks known malware, Anti-Spyware blocks spyware and grayware, and Vulnerability Protection blocks exploit attempts. Together, these three profile types provide comprehensive protection against malware. URL Filtering controls access based on categories, and File Blocking blocks specific file types, but they are not primarily malware-blocking profiles.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Antivirus
Why this is correct
Scans for known viruses and malware.
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URL Filtering
Why it's wrong here
Controls web access based on categories, not directly malware.
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Vulnerability Protection
Why this is correct
Protects against exploit attempts targeting vulnerabilities.
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File Blocking
Why it's wrong here
Blocks specific file types, not a comprehensive malware protection profile.
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Anti-Spyware
Why this is correct
Detects and blocks spyware, adware, and other grayware.
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Variation 1. Which TWO security profile types are used to block known malware? (Choose two.)
easy- ✓ A.File Blocking
- B.URL Filtering
- C.Anti-Spyware
- ✓ D.Antivirus
- E.Vulnerability Protection
Why A: The correct answers are A (File Blocking) and D (Antivirus). Antivirus blocks known malware by comparing files against signature databases. File Blocking prevents specific file types (e.g., executables, archives) from being transferred, which can stop malware delivery. URL Filtering (B) controls web access based on categories, not malware blocking. Anti-Spyware (C) targets spyware specifically, not all known malware. Vulnerability Protection (E) blocks exploit attempts, not malware files themselves.
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