Joe, a User, Believes His Computer Is Infected with Malware

question 378

Multiple Choice

Joe, a user, believes his computer is infected with malware. The device is having difficulty accessing some websites, and web services are not responding from any of the web browsers, although Joe can access these services from his smartphone without issue. The computer's malware scanner has the latest definitions installed. Which of the following would BEST explain why the computer is functioning this way?

• A) Expired root certificate
• B) OS update failures
• C) Pop-up blocker
• D) Hijacked email

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Definitions:

Warranty Expense

Costs associated with the obligation of a company to repair, replace, or compensate for defective goods sold to customers.

Warranty Liability

Warranty liability is an obligation that a company assumes when it promises to repair or replace defective products during a specified period, representing a potential future expense.

Federal Unemployment Tax

A payroll tax paid by employers based on the wages paid to employees, used to fund state workforce agencies.

FICA Tax

Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax, a U.S. federal payroll tax imposed on both employees and employers to fund Social Security and Medicare.