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0Which of the following statements is true about heuristic-based antimalware software?
Answer Options
A
It has a lower false positive rate than signature detection.
B
It requires frequent definition updates to detect new malware.
C
It has a higher likelihood of detecting zero-day exploits than signature detection.
D
It monitors systems for files with content known to be viruses.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Heuristic-based antimalware software has a higher likelihood of detecting zero-day exploits than signature detection methods. Heuristic-based software does not require frequent signature updates because it does not rely upon monitoring systems for the presence of known malware. The trade-off with this approach is that it has a higher false positive rate than signature detection methods.