Security Fundamentals — Question 73

A mail system administrator scans for viruses in incoming emails to increase the speed of mail processing.
Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select "No change is needed" if the underlined text makes the statement correct.

Answer options

• A. Decrease the chances of a virus getting to a client machine
• B. Verify that the senders of the messages are legitimate
• C. Ensure that all links in the messages are trustworthy
• D. No change is needed.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because scanning for viruses primarily serves to reduce the risk of malware reaching client machines. The other options focus on verifying sender authenticity and link safety, which are not directly related to the virus scanning process.