Which of the following is the MOST serious exposure of automatically updating virus signature files on every desktop each Friday at 11:00 p.m. (23.00 hrs.)?

Which of the following is the MOST serious exposure of automatically updating virus signature files on every desktop each Friday at 11:00 p.m. (23.00 hrs.)?
A . Most new viruses* signatures are identified over weekends
B . Technical personnel are not available to support the operation
C . Systems are vulnerable to new viruses during the intervening week
D . The update’s success or failure is not known until Monday

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Updating virus signature files on a weekly basis carries the risk that the systems will be vulnerable to viruses released during the week; far more frequent updating is essential. All other issues are secondary to this very serious exposure.