Implementing Cisco Network Security (IINS, legacy) — Question 98

Which action does standard antivirus software perform as part of the file-analysis process?

Answer options

• A. execute the file in a simulated environment to examine its behavior
• B. create a backup copy of the file
• C. examine the execution instructions in the file
• D. flag the unexamined file as a potential threat

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because standard antivirus software inspects the execution instructions within a file to determine if it contains harmful code. Option A, while it describes a valid technique used in some advanced analysis, is not part of the standard process. Option B is not relevant to file analysis, and option D refers to marking files rather than analyzing their contents.