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Question #: 164
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A malicious file was executed automatically when a flash drive was plugged in. Which of the following features would prevent this type of incident?

  • A. Disabling UAC
  • B. Restricting local administrators
  • C. Enabling UPnP
  • D. Turning off AutoPlay
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️

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LayinCable
Highly Voted 2 years, 1 month ago
Selected Answer: D
UAC most definitely NEEDS TO STAY ON. This is exactly what UAC is for, therefore making this a WRONG answer. The correct answer is D. As turning off autoplay wont allow any kind of external objects, LIKE USB DRIVES, to run or install any kind of software or codes that could purposely or accidentally harm a computer or network.
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Bioka
2 years ago
Sure, you are right.
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Dark_Poet
Most Recent 6 months, 3 weeks ago
The answer can't be D guys...It states "Turn off Autoplay" if it stated "Turn off Auto run" then it would be correct. Autoplay and Auto run are different, Autoplay allows the user to select what they want to play or run...whereas Auto run does not give the user the chance to select it just runs the program/files by itself...therefore D is NOT the answer...
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Philco
8 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: D
Disable AutoRun Disabling AutoRun prevents programs from automatically executing when a USB device is connected
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crazymonkeh
1 year, 2 months ago
Selected Answer: D
LMAO disabling User Account Control, wouldn't that make things worse?! The answer is obviously D: Disabling Autoplay for external devices.
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ddholla
1 year, 9 months ago
Please someone explain to me why A is the "correct" answer
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Dark_Poet
6 months, 3 weeks ago
A is actually the correct answer...it's not D like what most people are saying...because D stated "Turn off Autoplay" had D stated "Turn off Auto run" then it would be correct. Auto play and Auto run are different...Auto play allows user to select what they want to play or run whereas Auto run doesn't give the user the chance select it just does it... The reason A is correct because by disabling UAC you are prevent the user the ability to have "User Access Control"...if UAC was enabled then the user or programs that has access to the PC can control what's installed...so disabling UAC which is what "disable UAC" does makes A the correct answer...
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sillylilguy
1 year, 4 months ago
I read from another user that this website will sometimes mark incorrect answers to avoid copyright or like test leakage. Using the discussion it beneficial for questions like these
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dcv1337
1 year, 9 months ago
Selected Answer: D
Turning off AutoPlay would prevent this type of incident from occurring. AutoPlay is a feature in Windows that automatically runs a program or opens a file when a removable media device, such as a flash drive, is inserted into the computer. If a malicious file is present on the flash drive, it could be executed automatically when the drive is plugged in. By turning off AutoPlay, the user will have to manually open the flash drive and choose which files to run, preventing the automatic execution of any malicious files.
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lordcheekklappur
2 years ago
AutoPlay is a feature in Windows that automatically launches applications or opens files when a removable device, like a flash drive, is connected to the computer. If a malicious file is present on the flash drive, AutoPlay could potentially execute it without any user intervention, leading to a security breach. Turning off AutoPlay helps prevent this type of incident by requiring users to manually open or execute files on the flash drive. Without AutoPlay, the malicious file will not be executed automatically upon plugging in the flash drive, reducing the risk of infection. Users can then scan the flash drive with antivirus software before accessing any files, further improving security.
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2 years, 1 month ago
Selected Answer: D
Answer is def D.
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