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Question 1401

What is the benefit of an operating system (OS) feature that is designed to prevent an application
from executing code from a non-executable memory region?

  • A. Identifies which security patches still need to be installed on the system
  • B. Stops memory resident viruses from propagating their payload
  • C. Reduces the risk of polymorphic viruses from encrypting their payload
  • D. Helps prevent certain exploits that store code in buffers
Answer:

C


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attesco
3 weeks, 3 days ago

It can never be C