Which of the following security features of IE 7+ helps determine whether a Web site is a legitimate
site?
A.
Protected mode
B.
Pop-up blocker
C.
Security zones
D.
Phishing filter
Explanation:
The Phishing filter of IE 7+ provides protection from online phishing attacks, frauds, and spoofed
Web sites. The filter helps determine whether a Web site is a legitimate site or a phishing site. The
filter blocks the Web sites and cautions the users about both reported and suspected phishing Web
sites.Answer B is incorrect. A Pop-up blocker allows users to block most pop-ups while surfing the
Internet on their computers. The users can select the level of blocking; they can either block all popup windows or allow pop-ups that they want to see.Answer A is incorrect. The protected mode feature of IE 7+ prevents a computer from saving the
files or programs of a Web site. The protected mode makes it more difficult for malware to be
installed. In case such a program is installed, it makes it difficult for the program to damage a user’s
file and the other operating system files. Protected mode is enabled by default for Internet, local
intranet, and restricted sites. However, it is not enabled for the trusted sites.Answer C is incorrect. IE 7+ provides a user the facility of configuring security through the security
zones. It allows a user or systems administrator to categorize Web sites that a user visits into several
groups with a suitable security level.