Rootkits are designed so cleverly that it is difficult to even discover if they are installed on a computer. The fundamental problem with trying to detect a rootkit is that the operating system cannot be trusted to provide ____.
A) valid test results
B) correct system logon ids
C) the correct date and time
D) sufficent memory for operations

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Rootkits are designed to tamper with the operating system, making it difficult to detect their presence. This means that the operating system cannot be trusted to provide valid test results, which is why it is difficult to detect rootkits. The other options (B, C, D) are not directly related to the issue of rootkit detection.

Rootkits Are Designed So Cleverly That It Is Difficult to Even