Which term refers to the agent software designed to prevent malware and detect activity on endpoints?

• A. Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
• B. Signature File Detection
• C. Continuous Real-Time Monitoring
• D. Telemetry Events

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is an agent on each endpoint that provides both prevention and detection capabilities. An Endpoint Protection Platform is exactly that: software installed on endpoints (the agents) that blocks malware and monitors activity to spot suspicious behavior, often with real-time protection, signature updates, heuristic analysis, and centralized management.

This makes it the best fit because it describes a comprehensive security solution for endpoints, not just a single technique or a data stream. The other terms are narrower: signature file detection is one method a security product might use, continuous real-time monitoring is a capability within such products, and telemetry events are the data these agents generate—not the protection platform itself.