The minimal properties for the McAfee agent include which of the following?

• A. DAT version
• B. Installation path
• C. DAT version and Installation path
• D. None

Answer: (C)

The agent needs two basic pieces of information to function in the ePO environment: the DAT version and the installation path. The DAT version tells you which virus definition data the agent is using for scanning and threats; without a known DAT version, the agent can’t align with the correct signature set or coordinate updates with ePO. The installation path identifies where the agent resides on the machine, which is essential for locating its files, applying agent-specific settings, and performing management tasks. Together, these two bits of data let ePO track, update, and manage the agent reliably. If one is known without the other, management actions and status reporting become unreliable, which is why both are considered the minimal properties.