What is the primary purpose of configuring regular antivirus scans?

• A. Detect and remove malware on a regular schedule.
• B. Update all software automatically.
• C. Block all outbound connections by default.
• D. Encrypt user documents.

Answer: (A)

Regular antivirus scans are a proactive way to detect and remove malware on a regular schedule. By scanning on a set timetable, the system catches threats that may have slipped past real-time protection or that emerge after the initial infection, and it quarantines or deletes them to prevent further damage. This keeps the device cleaner, reduces the risk of data loss or performance issues, and complements real-time defense by periodically rechecking the entire system.

This differs from updating software automatically, which is about applying new versions and patches; from blocking outbound connections by default, which is a firewall behavior; and from encrypting documents, which protects data by turning it into unreadable form.