Software TroubleshootingQuestion 72 of 100
A user reports their phone's data usage spiked dramatically with no change in habits, and unfamiliar apps appeared. What is the most appropriate investigation?
a.Replace the charging port
b.Increase screen timeout
c.Turn off Bluetooth permanently
d.Check data-usage per app, remove unknown apps, and scan for malware
Explanation
Reviewing per-app data usage, removing unrecognized apps, and scanning for malware targets a likely compromise causing the spike. Charging-port or Bluetooth changes are unrelated to unexplained data consumption.
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