Sunday, November 25, 2007

Security: XP service pack 2 features

What security enhancements are provided by installing Service Pack 2 on a computer running Windows XP Professional? (Select TWO.)
1. Anti-Spyware protection is installed.
2. Windows Security Center is installed.
3. >>Windows Firewall is enabled by default.
4. >>EFS is enabled by default.
5. Antivirus protection is installed.

Explanation : When you install Service Pack 2 on a computer running Windows XP, the Windows Security Center is installed. The Windows Security Center allows you to enable or disable Windows Firewall, Automatic Updates, and if an antivirus program is installed, virus protection.
When you install Service Pack 2, Windows Firewall is enabled by default. Windows Firewall is a packet filtering firewall that allows you to block certain types of network communication, such as unsolicited traffic on port 80.

Service Pack 2 does not install antivirus protection. However, a number of antivirus packages are available. You should choose one and install it on all computers.

Service Pack 2 does not install anti-spyware protection by default. However, a number of anti-spyware programs are available. You should choose one and install it on all computers that access the Internet.

Service Pack 2 does not enable Encrypting File System (EFS) by default. EFS is used to encrypt files stored on an NTFS partition. You can selectively enable EFS on specific folders and files.
Objective: Security