List and briefly describe the three critical Windows settings that keep the system protected from malware and hackers.

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1. Windows Updates. Install any important Windows updates or Windows 7 service packs that are waiting to be installed and verify that Windows Update is configured to automatically allow updating. 2. Antivirus software. To protect a system against malicious attack, you also need to verify that anti-malware software is configured to scan the system regularly and that it is up to date. 3. Network security setting. To secure the computer against attack from the network, check that the network security type (public or private/guest in Windows 8; public, work, or home in Windows 7) is set correctly for the optimum firewall settings.

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If a user has a new phone, but the battery does not hold a charge long after installing a few new apps, what should the user check for?

A) Swollen battery B) Unauthorized root access C) Defective antenna D) Amount of memory installed

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A. array B. stack C. queue D. linked list

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