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CompTIA A+ 220-802

Category - 802: Security

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Choose the most effective method to prevent computer viruses from spreading throughout the network:
  1. You should enable scanning of all email attachments.
  2. You should require root/administrator access to run programs and applications.
  3. You should prevent the execution of .vbs files.
  4. You should install a host based IDS (Intrusion Detection System).
Explanation
Answer: A - Always scan all email attachments before opening to avoid any virus infection on the computer. Other methods are mostly an indirect way of avoiding virus infection on the computer.

Key Takeaway: Use an antivirus that can scan all emails coming into the network.
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