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Symantec Endpoint Protection 14.x Admin R2 Technical Specialist
250-605
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A company needs to minimize download time for virus definitions. What is the best approach?
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A
Use Symantec's LiveUpdate feature
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B
Manually download definitions
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C
Disable auto-updates
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D
Increase internet bandwidth
Explanation
Using LiveUpdate automates and optimizes the update process, unlike the other options.
You are configuring the application control policies in SEP 14.x. What happens when an application is blocked?
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A
It runs with reduced functionality
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B
It installs automatically later
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C
The user receives a notification
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D
It silently drops connection
Explanation
Blocked applications notify the user, while the other options do not adequately reflect SEP's policy responses.
Which service in Symantec Endpoint Protection manages client communication?
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A
Communication Port
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B
Symantec LiveUpdate
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C
Group Policy Management
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D
Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager
Explanation
The Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager handles client-server communication; the others do not manage this function.
A company needs to secure devices using Windows and macOS. What feature should they implement?
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A
System Lockdown
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B
File Integrity Monitoring
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C
Policy Enforcement
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D
Cross-platform Protection
Explanation
Cross-platform Protection secures both Windows and macOS devices; the other features do not ensure this broad compatibility.
What happens when a client fails to update its definitions?
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A
It continues to operate normally.
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B
It quarantines all files immediately.
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C
It may become vulnerable to threats.
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D
It automatically removes itself from the network.
Explanation
Failure to update definitions increases vulnerability to new threats; the other options misrepresent the client's behavior.
Which service is critical for the management of policies in Symantec Endpoint Protection?
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A
Traffic Management Service
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B
Server Management Service
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C
Policy Management Service
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D
Alerting Service
Explanation
The Policy Management Service handles all policy-related tasks, while others manage different aspects of the system.
A company needs to allow executable files from a trusted vendor while blocking all others. Which feature should they configure?
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A
Application Control
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B
Network Threat Protection
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C
Content Filtering
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D
Endpoint Detection and Response
Explanation
Application Control can whitelist specific executables, while others focus on different types of threats.
What happens when a device's definitions are outdated in Symantec Endpoint Protection?
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A
Malware may infiltrate easily
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B
Device will be automatically quarantined
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C
No impact until a reboot
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D
All protection features shut down
Explanation
Outdated definitions can lead to vulnerabilities, while the other options do not accurately describe the consequences.
Which service in Symantec Endpoint Protection provides real-time threat analysis?
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A
LiveUpdate
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B
Proactive Threat Protection
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C
File System Realtime Protection
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D
Network Threat Protection
Explanation
File System Realtime Protection intercepts threats immediately, while others handle updates or network issues.
A company needs to ensure network traffic is scanned effectively without compromising performance. What feature should they implement?
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A
Cloud-based Protection
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B
Network Threat Protection
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C
Application Control
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D
Host Integrity
Explanation
Network Threat Protection monitors traffic efficiently without delays compared to others that focus on endpoints or cloud services.