THIS PROCEDURE DOES NOT MINIMIZE THE RISK OF BEING SUCCESSFULLYATTACKED BECAUSE WINDOWS XP HAS SEVERAL VULNERABILITIES THAT ARE REMOVED ONLYAFTER UPDATES HAVE BEEN APPLIED

5.

Correct Answers: D

A. Incorrect:

This procedure does not minimize the risk of being successfully

attacked because Windows XP has several vulnerabilities that are removed only

after updates have been applied. Therefore, the computer might be exploited

while Automatic Updates is downloading and installing the updates.

B. Incorrect:

This procedure does not minimize the risk of being successfully

after updates have been applied. Therefore, the computer might be exploited after

it is connected to the Internet, but before the latest service packs and updates have

been applied. Even if you might apply these updates as quickly as possible, your

computer can be compromised within a few minutes of being connected to the

Internet.

C. Incorrect:

This procedure does not minimize the risk of being successfully

D. Correct:

This procedure reduces the risk of a successful network attack against

the system by remaining disconnected from the network during the installation of

Windows XP. Windows XP has many known vulnerabilities that are removed

when the latest service pack and critical updates are applied. Even performing the

installation behind a firewall is risky because the computer might be attacked by

computers on the local network infected with worms or viruses. You should con-

sider connecting to the Internet only after all updates have been applied.