Which setting specifies files and paths not to scan?

• A. Unpublished Task
• B. User Audit Logs
• C. Firewall Protection
• D. Exclude Files

Answer: (D)

Excluding files sets which files and paths the scanner should ignore. This control tells the endpoint protection engine not to scan specific items, typically to improve performance or avoid affecting trusted software. You specify exact file paths, folders, or patterns to skip during scans. The other options don’t govern scanning rules: unpublished task relates to task status, user audit logs record activity, and firewall protection handles network traffic. Exclude Files is the mechanism for defining what is exempt from scanning, a useful but carefully managed tool to avoid gaps in protection.