Google Exam ChromeOS Administrator Topic 1 Question 17 Discussion

Actual exam question for Google's ChromeOS Administrator exam

Question #: 17
Topic #: 1

You are asked why ChromeOS devices do not require additional antivirus software. How should you respond?

AEvery time ChromeOS updates, it automatically updates the antivirus software on the device

BEvery ChromeOS device is pre-installed with antivirus software which automatically updates during the life of the device

CAs part of a multi-layered security approach ChromeOS uses a read-only operating system which cannot be affected by viruses

DThe Admin console automatically deploys antivirus software to enrolled ChromeOS devices and is included in the Chrome Enterprise/Education Upgrade

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Suggested Answer: C

ChromeOS is designed with multiple layers of security to protect against malware and viruses:

Read-only file system: Most of the operating system is stored in a read-only partition, making it difficult for malware to modify critical files.

Verified boot: Ensures the integrity of the operating system during bootup, preventing tampering by unauthorized software.

Sandboxing: Isolates different processes and websites, limiting the potential damage of any malware that manages to get through.

Automatic updates: Regularly delivers security patches and updates to address vulnerabilities.

While ChromeOS doesn't come with traditional antivirus software, its built-in security features provide robust protection against most threats.

by Lorean at Sep 18, 2024, 06:01 PM

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Tawna

9 months ago

I agree, it's great that ChromeOS devices have that extra layer of security

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Celeste

9 months ago

That makes sense, it's like having a built-in protection against viruses

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Leeann

9 months ago

C) As part of a multi-layered security approach ChromeOS uses a read-only operating system which cannot be affected by viruses

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9 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about that. Doesn't ChromeOS also have some kind of sandboxing or isolation feature that prevents malware from affecting the whole system? I feel like that's part of the answer.

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Madalyn

8 months ago

Yes, ChromeOS does have sandboxing and isolation features that help prevent malware from affecting the whole system.

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Avery

8 months ago

B) Every ChromeOS device is pre-installed with antivirus software which automatically updates during the life of the device

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Reid

9 months ago

C) As part of a multi-layered security approach ChromeOS uses a read-only operating system which cannot be affected by viruses

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9 months ago

Option B sounds good to me. Pre-installed antivirus software that automatically updates? That's the kind of set-and-forget security I like.

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I think the correct answer is C. ChromeOS uses a read-only operating system, which makes it inherently more secure against viruses. I've used ChromeOS devices before and never had any issues with malware.

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Nicolette

9 months ago

Yes, that's correct. The read-only operating system helps protect against viruses without the need for additional antivirus software.

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Lisbeth

9 months ago

I agree, ChromeOS devices are designed to be more secure with their read-only operating system.

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