CY 200 Chapter 6: Technical Security Management
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What is the primary purpose of a sandbox in virus-scanning techniques?

  • To isolate and run suspected files in a protected area (correct)
  • To implement machine learning algorithms in antivirus software
  • To detect and remove viruses from the operating system
  • To network computers to share virus definitions
  • What is a 'sheep dip' machine used for in corporate networks?

  • To open suspected files in a isolated environment (correct)
  • To backup important files to an external drive
  • To update antivirus software with new definitions
  • To scan email attachments for viruses
  • How can a virtual machine be used in virus-scanning techniques?

  • To scan email attachments for viruses
  • To update antivirus software with new definitions
  • To open suspected files in a protected environment (correct)
  • To run multiple operating systems simultaneously
  • What is the benefit of using machine learning in antivirus software?

    <p>It allows antivirus software to adapt to changing attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of the sandbox approach?

    <p>It is not 100% effective, but safer than opening files directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be done to a virtual machine to detect logic bombs?

    <p>Change the time to trigger the logic bomb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a separate area of memory used in the sandbox approach?

    <p>To monitor the behavior of suspected files</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of machine learning in antivirus software?

    <p>To adapt to changing attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of using a virtual machine for virus-scanning?

    <p>It allows for testing suspected files in a protected environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are some actual virus infections often missed?

    <p>Because the sandbox approach is not 100% effective</p> Signup and view all the answers

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