Match each security profile type to its purpose.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Detects and blocks malware in traffic
Prevents spyware and command-and-control traffic
Blocks exploits targeting known vulnerabilities
Controls access to websites based on category
Blocks specific file types from being transferred
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Antivirus: Scans for malware and viruses in files.
The correct matches are: Antivirus scans for malware, Anti-Spyware protects against spyware, Vulnerability Protection prevents exploitation. URL Filtering categorizes URLs, and File Blocking blocks file types. Options D and E swap these definitions.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Antivirus: Scans for malware and viruses in files.
Why this is correct
Antivirus is correctly defined as scanning for malware and viruses.
Anti-Spyware: Protects against spyware and grayware.
Why this is correct
Anti-Spyware correctly protects against spyware and grayware.
Vulnerability Protection: Prevents exploitation of known vulnerabilities.
Why this is correct
Vulnerability Protection correctly prevents exploitation of vulnerabilities.
URL Filtering: Blocks files based on type and direction.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes File Blocking, not URL Filtering.
File Blocking: Categorizes URLs and controls access based on categories.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes URL Filtering, not File Blocking.
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