CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61) — Question 282

Ann, a user, wants to remove unnecessary software and services from her personal computer to make it more secure. This is an example of:

Answer options

• A. baselining.
• B. hardening.
• C. patching.
• D. updating.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, hardening, which refers to the process of securing a system by reducing its surface of vulnerability. Options A (baselining), C (patching), and D (updating) do not specifically focus on removing unnecessary components, which is the key aspect of hardening.