220-1102 Security Practice Question
A technician is supporting a finance laptop. The immediate goal is to store unique complex passwords securely. Which tool, control, or procedure is the best fit?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse a password manager with a general system tool like System Restore or Event Viewer, mistakenly thinking those tools can somehow secure passwords, when in fact they have no password storage or encryption capabilities.
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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password manager
A password manager is the best fit because it securely stores unique, complex passwords in an encrypted vault, requiring only a single master password for access. This directly addresses the goal of avoiding password reuse and weak passwords, which are common security risks on a finance laptop handling sensitive data.
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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System Restore
Why it's wrong here
System Restore rolls back Windows system files, registry keys, and installed programs to a previously saved restore point, but it does not affect the user's online account credentials or password vault. It cannot generate strong passwords, enforce unique logins for financial applications, or reduce the immediate risk of credential reuse. Thus, while useful for certain system-level reverts, it is not the right tool for the stated security goal.
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password manager
Why this is correct
A password manager directly accomplishes the immediate goal of securing credentials on a finance laptop by generating strong, unique passwords for each financial account and storing them in an encrypted vault protected by a master password. It mitigates credential theft and reuse, which are critical risks in financial operations, and can integrate with browsers, enforce password policies, and provide autofill to streamline workflows. This is the correct primary tool for the stated troubleshooting or security objective.
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Event Viewer
Why it's wrong here
Event Viewer provides detailed logs of application, security, and system events, which can help audit login attempts or diagnose software crashes, but it is a passive diagnostic tool. It does not generate, store, or protect passwords, nor does it address the root cause of weak or reused credentials. While log analysis might be part of a broader investigation, the immediate operational need for credential security requires a proactive control, not log review.
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Local Users and Groups
Why it's wrong here
Local Users and Groups (lusrmgr.msc) manages local Windows user accounts, group memberships, and local password resets, but it has no capability to store or manage credentials for web applications, banking portals, or other online financial services. It does not encrypt secrets, generate randomized passwords, or provide single sign-on, and it is not designed to improve password hygiene across multiple accounts. Therefore, it does not address the immediate goal of securing the finance laptop's user credentials.
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Key term
Password manager
A password manager is a software application that securely stores and manages login credentials, allowing users to generate, retrieve, and autofill complex passwords without needing to remember each one.
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Security
Security in IT is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, damage, or theft.
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