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A company policy requires that all laptops be encrypted to protect data in case of theft. A technician enables BitLocker Drive Encryption on a Windows 10 Pro laptop equipped with a TPM 2.0 chip. After encryption completes, which of the following is the MOST secure method to protect the BitLocker recovery key?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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A
Best answer
Save the recovery key to the user's Microsoft account or Azure AD
This method stores the recovery key securely in the cloud, accessible only with proper credentials, and it is the recommended practice by Microsoft for individual users and enterprise environments.
B
Distractor review
Print the recovery key and tape it to the bottom of the laptop
Taping the recovery key to the laptop makes it easily discoverable by anyone with physical access, completely negating the encryption's protection. This is highly insecure.
C
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Store the recovery key on a USB flash drive kept in the laptop carrying case
If the laptop and carrying case are stolen together, the USB drive with the recovery key is also compromised. This does not provide adequate separation of the key from the device.
D
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Disable the TPM so that the user must enter a pre-boot PIN instead
Disabling TPM changes the authentication method but does not provide a secure backup of the recovery key. The recovery key still exists and must be stored safely; this option does not address that requirement.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
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How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
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FAQ
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What does this 220-1102 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Save the recovery key to the user's Microsoft account or Azure AD — Best practice for BitLocker recovery key management is to store a backup in a secure, off-device location. Microsoft recommends saving the recovery key to the user's Microsoft account or, in a domain environment, to Azure AD or Active Directory Domain Services. This ensures that the key is available if the TPM fails or the password is forgotten, but is not accessible to someone with physical access to the laptop. Option A is the most secure among the choices. Printing the key and taping it to the laptop (option B) defeats the purpose of encryption, as an attacker can simply read the key. Storing the key on a USB drive kept in the same bag (option C) also compromises security if the bag is stolen. Disabling TPM (option D) would weaken encryption by requiring a password at boot, and it does not protect the recovery key.
What should I do if I get this 220-1102 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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