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200-201 Practice Question: A security policy requires that all mobile…
A security policy requires that all mobile devices connecting to corporate email must have a screen lock and be able to be remotely wiped. An employee's personal phone is lost. The employee reports the loss immediately. The phone is enrolled in MDM with remote wipe capability. However, the employee has not set a screen lock, violating policy. The phone contains synced email and contacts. What should the security team do?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Remotely wipe the phone immediately.
Remote wipe is the most critical action to protect corporate data. Option B is wrong because wiping should be done; Option C delays protection; Option D is impossible as the phone is lost.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Remotely wipe the phone immediately.
Why this is correct
This prevents unauthorized access to corporate data.
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Ask the employee to set a screen lock remotely.
Why it's wrong here
The phone is lost, so remote actions are limited; wipe is the priority.
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Accept the risk since the phone is lost and wipe is possible.
Why it's wrong here
Wiping is possible and should be done immediately.
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Report the violation and suspend the employee's email access until compliance.
Why it's wrong here
This does not protect the data already on the lost device.
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