CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) — Question 394

A customer installed a new web browser from an unsolicited USB drive that the customer received in the mail. The browser is not working as expected, and internet searches are redirected to another site. Which of the following should the user do next after uninstalling the browser?

Answer options

• A. Delete the browser cookies and history.
• B. Reset all browser settings.
• C. Change the browser default search engine.
• D. Install a trusted browser.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct action is to install a trusted browser (D) to ensure a secure and functional browsing experience. The other options may address symptoms but do not resolve the underlying issue of having installed a potentially malicious browser from an untrusted source.