Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Entry-Level Technician (PCCET) — Question 3

When signature-based antivirus software detects malware, what three things does it do to provide protection? (Choose three.)

Answer options

• A. decrypt the infected file using base64
• B. alert system administrators
• C. quarantine the infected file
• D. delete the infected file
• E. remove the infected file's extension

Correct answer: B, C, D

Explanation

The correct actions when malware is detected by signature-based antivirus software include notifying system administrators (B), isolating the infected file (C), and erasing the infected file (D). Options A and E are not standard responses of antivirus software when dealing with malware detection.