CompTIA Security+ Question B-90

Which of the following will allow Peter, a security analyst, to trigger a security alert because of a tracking cookie?

A. Network based firewall
B. Anti-spam software
C. Host based firewall
D. Anti-spyware software

Answer: D

Explanation:
Spyware monitors a user’s activity and uses network protocols to reports it to a third party without the user’s knowledge. This is usually accomplished using a tracking cookie.

CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question E-63

A user is reporting that their computer is running slow and is having trouble connecting to the Internet. After further inspection, the technician notices that the antivirus definitions are up- to-date and the system is scheduled for regular scans. Which of the following solutions will MOST likely help resolve the issues reported?

A. Enabling system restore
B. Anti-spyware software
C. Spam blocker
D. Pop-up blocker

Correct Answer: B