Sophos Certified Engineer Practice Exam

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Why would disabling tamper protection be necessary?

To increase application performance
To allow installation of new software
To change protection settings in emergency situations
To reset the antivirus database

The correct answer is: To change protection settings in emergency situations

Disabling tamper protection can be necessary in emergency situations to allow for immediate changes to protection settings. Tamper protection is designed to prevent unauthorized modifications to security settings, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your security system. However, there may be instances when urgent adjustments are needed, such as addressing a rapidly evolving threat or troubleshooting issues that require access to change settings. In these cases, the ability to temporarily disable tamper protection enables administrators to make necessary configurations to better secure the system or respond to incidents effectively. While other options may seem relevant, they do not address the specific need for immediate or urgent changes in response to critical situations.