- A
Enable the 'Removable Storage Access' policy under Windows Components
Why wrong: This policy controls read/write access to removable storage but does not allow filtering by specific hardware IDs.
- B
Configure the 'Devices: Restrict CD-ROM access to locally logged-on user only' policy
Why wrong: This policy is for CD-ROM drives, not USB storage devices, and does not support hardware ID filtering.
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Set the 'Deny all devices' policy under Device Installation Restrictions
Why wrong: This would block all devices, including approved ones, which is not the requirement.
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Configure the 'Allow installation of devices that match any of these device IDs' policy under Device Installation Restrictions
This policy allows specifying approved hardware IDs, effectively blocking all other USB storage devices while permitting the authorized ones.
Quick Answer
The answer is to configure the 'Allow installation of devices that match any of these device IDs' policy under Device Installation Restrictions. This policy works by creating an allowlist: you enter the specific hardware IDs of approved USB storage devices, and Windows will block installation of any device whose hardware ID does not appear on that list. On the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how to enforce USB device control using Group Policy or Local Security Policy, often as a distractor against the more common 'Deny' policy. A frequent trap is confusing this allowlist policy with the 'Prevent installation of devices that match any of these device IDs' policy—remember that the question asks to allow only approved devices, so you need the allowlist, not the blocklist. A helpful memory tip: think "Allow = Approved list, Deny = Danger list"—if you want only specific devices, you must explicitly allow them.
220-1202 Windows Security Settings Practice Question
This 220-1202 practice question tests your understanding of windows security settings. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A small business owner wants to ensure that only authorized USB storage devices can be used on company laptops running Windows 10 Pro. They have a list of approved device hardware IDs. Which security policy should be configured to enforce this restriction?
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
Configure the 'Allow installation of devices that match any of these device IDs' policy under Device Installation Restrictions
This question covers device installation restrictions via Group Policy or Local Security Policy. The 'Allow installation of devices that match any of these device IDs' policy can be configured with a list of approved hardware IDs, blocking all others. This is a common method for controlling USB device usage in enterprise environments.
Key principle: ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
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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Enable the 'Removable Storage Access' policy under Windows Components
Why it's wrong here
This policy controls read/write access to removable storage but does not allow filtering by specific hardware IDs.
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Configure the 'Devices: Restrict CD-ROM access to locally logged-on user only' policy
Why it's wrong here
This policy is for CD-ROM drives, not USB storage devices, and does not support hardware ID filtering.
- ✗
Set the 'Deny all devices' policy under Device Installation Restrictions
Why it's wrong here
This would block all devices, including approved ones, which is not the requirement.
- ✓
Configure the 'Allow installation of devices that match any of these device IDs' policy under Device Installation Restrictions
Why this is correct
This policy allows specifying approved hardware IDs, effectively blocking all other USB storage devices while permitting the authorized ones.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: ACLs stop at the first match
ACLs are processed top to bottom. The first matching entry wins, and an implicit deny usually exists at the end.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
ACL questions test precision: source, destination, protocol, port and direction. A generally correct ACL can still fail if it is applied on the wrong interface or in the wrong direction.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- Extended ACLs can match source, destination, protocol and ports.
- The first matching ACL entry is used.
- There is usually an implicit deny at the end.
TExam Day Tips
- Check inbound versus outbound direction.
- Read the ACL from top to bottom.
- Look for a broader permit or deny above the intended line.
Key takeaway
ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A security administrator must allow nursing staff to reach a patient records server while blocking access from the guest Wi-Fi VLAN. After applying an extended ACL, traffic is still blocked from nursing workstations. The ACL was applied outbound instead of inbound on the wrong interface. Questions like this test ACL direction and placement rules.
What to study next
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What does this 220-1202 question test?
Windows Security Settings — This question tests Windows Security Settings — Standard ACLs match source addresses..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Configure the 'Allow installation of devices that match any of these device IDs' policy under Device Installation Restrictions — This question covers device installation restrictions via Group Policy or Local Security Policy. The 'Allow installation of devices that match any of these device IDs' policy can be configured with a list of approved hardware IDs, blocking all others. This is a common method for controlling USB device usage in enterprise environments.
What should I do if I get this 220-1202 question wrong?
Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related 220-1202 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
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