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Question

What should you do before attempting to analyze malware?

a.

Connect your machine to the Internet

b.

Use a virtual machine that is connected to the host and the Internet

c.

Allocate a dedicated machine that is not connected to any network

d.

Use a non-recordable CD to transfer the malware

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Answer: (c).Allocate a dedicated machine that is not connected to any network Explanation:It is recommended allocating a dedicated machine that is not connected to any network for analyzing malware.

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