220-1102 Security Practice Question
A company's security policy requires that all USB storage devices be automatically blocked from being used on Windows 10 workstations. Which tool should an administrator use to enforce this setting across multiple computers?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse Device Manager's ability to disable a single USB port or driver with the centralized, policy-based blocking required for multiple computers, overlooking that Group Policy is the correct tool for domain-wide enforcement.
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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Local Group Policy Editor
The Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) allows administrators to configure the 'Removable Storage Access' policy under Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Removable Storage Access. By enabling the 'All Removable Storage classes: Deny all access' setting, USB storage devices are blocked system-wide, and this policy can be applied to multiple computers via domain-based Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in Active Directory, ensuring centralized enforcement across the organization.
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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Device Manager
Why it's wrong here
Device Manager can disable a specific USB device or controller on a single system, but it has no mechanism for centralized, policy-based enforcement across an enterprise. A user with desktop access could simply re-enable the device in Device Manager, so it does not satisfy a security policy that requires all USB storage to be blocked uniformly on every computer.
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Local Group Policy Editor
Why this is correct
Local Group Policy Editor is the correct choice because it contains the Removable Storage Access policy settings under Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/System, where the 'All Removable Storage Classes: Deny all access' policy can be enabled. This setting can be applied locally to an individual PC or pushed via Active Directory Group Policy to enforce the restriction consistently for all users, which aligns with the company's security requirement.
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Disk Management
Why it's wrong here
Disk Management is a utility for partitioning, formatting, and changing drive letters or paths on disks and volumes. It is not a security tool and provides no options to block USB storage devices from being connected or accessed; it only manages storage after the OS recognizes it, so it cannot enforce a company-wide policy to prevent the use of USB drives.
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BitLocker
Why it's wrong here
BitLocker encrypts entire drives or volumes to protect data confidentiality, using a TPM and a startup key, but it does not prevent USB devices from being physically connected or logically accessed. Its purpose is to protect data at rest, not to control which storage devices can be mounted, so it would not block USB storage as the security policy requires.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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Key term
Security
Security in IT is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, damage, or theft.
Key term
Windows 10
Windows 10 is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft that combines the familiarity of Windows 7 with the modern features of Windows 8, designed to run on a wide range of devices from desktops to tablets.
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