GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) — Question 115

Which of the following types of malware can an antivirus application disable and destroy?
Each correct answer represents a complete solution. (Choose all that apply.)

Answer options

• A. Rootkit
• B. Trojan
• C. Crimeware
• D. Worm
• E. Adware
• F. Virus

Correct answer: A, B, D, F

Explanation

An antivirus application is designed to detect and eliminate various types of malware, including Rootkits, Trojans, Worms, and Viruses. While Crimeware and Adware may present risks, they often require specific tools or manual removal, which is why they are not included in the correct answers.