CompTIA A+ 220-1102 (V14) Practice Question

A user reports that every few hours Windows shows pop-up messages such as "Try Microsoft Edge for faster browsing" and other "tips and suggestions." The user is worried that malware is generating these notifications. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason these pop-ups are appearing?

  • The Windows firewall service has stopped running.

  • Windows "tips, tricks, and suggestions" notifications are enabled.

  • A malicious browser extension is sending push notifications to the desktop.

  • The storage drive's SMART health status is reporting imminent failure.

CompTIA A+ 220-1102 (V14)
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