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What is the primary purpose of a sandbox in virus-scanning techniques?
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?
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?
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?
What is the benefit of using machine learning in antivirus software?
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What is a limitation of the sandbox approach?
What is a limitation of the sandbox approach?
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What can be done to a virtual machine to detect logic bombs?
What can be done to a virtual machine to detect logic bombs?
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Why is a separate area of memory used in the sandbox approach?
Why is a separate area of memory used in the sandbox approach?
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What is the primary purpose of machine learning in antivirus software?
What is the primary purpose of machine learning in antivirus software?
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What is a benefit of using a virtual machine for virus-scanning?
What is a benefit of using a virtual machine for virus-scanning?
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Why are some actual virus infections often missed?
Why are some actual virus infections often missed?
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