Information Systems and Computer Applications CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What type of software helps protect a computer from malicious software and viruses?

Operating System
Application
Antivirus
Spreadsheet

The correct answer is: Antivirus

Antivirus software is specifically designed to detect and remove malicious software and viruses from a computer. Operating systems like Windows or MacOS only provide basic protective features and are not capable of fully protecting against all types of threats. Applications and spreadsheets are not designed for protection and do not have the necessary features to protect against viruses and malicious software. These options may scan for threats as an added feature, but they are not the primary function of these software types.