CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61) — Question 35

Which of the following would MOST likely prevent malware sent as compromised file via email from infecting a person's computer?

Answer options

• A. Email previewing
• B. Patching
• C. Clear browsing cache
• D. Kill process

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Patching is essential because it ensures that the system has the latest security updates, which can fix vulnerabilities that malware might exploit. The other options do not directly prevent malware from executing; for instance, email previewing could inadvertently allow malware to run, while clearing the browsing cache and killing processes do not address the root problem of vulnerabilities in the system.