John wants to transfer some information to his computer from his friend’s USB drive. Which of the following should he do before transferring information?
  1. Scan the USB drive for viruses and other malicious codes.
  2. Nothing needs to be done. Transfer information.
  3. Ask his friend to scan the USB drive in his computer.
  4. Insert the USB drive on the computer and check if it works.
Explanation
Answer - A - Although John can ask his friend to scan the USB drive, it is likely that his friend may not have a good anti-virus or an updated one.

Key Takeaway: The USB drive should be scanned well before using it.
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