What is the function of the quick scan option on FortiClient?

The quick scan option in FortiClient is designed to be a fast and efficient way to check for active threats. It focuses on the most common hiding places for malware by scanning critical system areas. This includes all currently running processes and the modules they have loaded into memory, such as Dynamic-Link Libraries (DLLs) and drivers. It does not scan every file on the hard drive, which is the function of a full scan.

A. It scans programs and drivers that are currently running, for threats: This is partially correct but incomplete. It omits DLLs, which are a key component scanned during a quick scan.

B. It performs a full system scan including all files, executable files. DLLs, and drivers for throats: This describes a full scan, which is a comprehensive scan of the entire file system, not a quick scan.

C. It allows users to select a specific file folder on their local hard disk drive (HDD), to scan for threats: This describes a custom scan or on-demand scan.

1. FortiClient EMS 7.2 Administration Guide, Page 210, "On-demand scan": "Quick Scan: Scans for running processes, and DLLs and drivers loaded by those processes." This definition explicitly includes executable files (as running processes), DLLs, and drivers.

2. FortiClient 7.0 Endpoint Security Study Guide, Page 17, "On-Demand Scan": "A quick scan checks for running processes and well-known malware locations." The more detailed guide clarifies this includes the loaded DLLs and drivers.