VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint Standard Fundamentals — Question 7

What is the safe course of action for a USB disk of unknown ownership and origin?

Answer options

• A. Do not connect the USB to any computer as it may be a USB Killer device
• B. Connect the USB device to your computer and allow the DLP software to protect it
• C. Connect the USB to a non-Windows device and examine it
• D. Connect the USB to an air gapped system and examine it

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Connecting the USB to an air gapped system, which is isolated from the internet and other networks, is the safest option as it minimizes the risk of malware spreading. The other options either pose a risk of infection to your system or do not provide adequate safety measures against potential threats.