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220-1101 Practice Question: Selective wipe removes only MDM-managed corporate…
This 220-1101 practice question tests your understanding of selective wipe removes only mdm-managed corporate…. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. A key principle to apply: selective wipe removes only MDM-managed corporate data, leaving personal data intact. 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 sales representative reports that their company-enrolled personal smartphone was lost at an airport. The device contains both personal photos and corporate email. The IT department needs to protect corporate data without destroying personal content. Which action should the technician take FIRST?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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A
Distractor review
Disable the employee's Active Directory account to block corporate access
AD account lockout prevents new authentication but cached email data on the device remains accessible offline. MDM selective wipe must also be issued to remove cached corporate data.
B
Distractor review
Perform a full remote wipe on the device immediately
A full remote wipe destroys personal photos and data on a personally-owned device. This is inappropriate as the first action in a BYOD scenario.
C
Distractor review
Contact the mobile carrier to suspend the device's SIM
SIM suspension blocks carrier voice/data but the device can still access Wi-Fi and locally cached corporate email. Corporate data is not removed.
D
Best answer
Issue a selective wipe through the MDM portal to remove corporate data only
Selective wipe removes MDM-managed corporate apps, email profiles, VPN configs, and certificates while leaving personal photos intact. This is the correct first action for BYOD.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
CompTIA A+ distinguishes between remote wipe (full factory reset, erases everything) and selective wipe (removes only MDM-managed apps and profiles). In BYOD scenarios, always perform a selective wipe first — it satisfies the corporate security need without destroying the employee's personal data. A full wipe is appropriate for company-owned devices or if the employee consents.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
Modern MDM platforms (Microsoft Intune, VMware Workspace ONE, Jamf) create logical separation between work and personal data on enrolled BYOD devices. MDM remote actions available: - Selective wipe: Removes corporate apps, email profiles, VPN configs, and certificates. Personal apps and photos remain. - Full remote wipe: Factory resets the device. All data lost. For company-owned devices only. - Remote lock: Locks device with PIN — use when recovery is possible. - Locate device: GPS tracking to find the device. Corporate email via MDM uses managed containers (e.g., Outlook with Intune App Protection Policy). Selective wipe removes the container and all its cached data.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Selective wipe removes only MDM-managed corporate data, leaving personal data intact
- Full remote wipe is a factory reset — only use on company-owned devices
- BYOD scenarios require selective wipe to protect employee personal data
- MDM uses Apple APNs or Android FCM to push remote wipe commands
- SIM suspension only blocks carrier access — it does not remove corporate data from the device
TExam Day Tips
- 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.
Key takeaway
Selective wipe removes only MDM-managed corporate data, leaving personal data intact
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What does this 220-1101 question test?
Selective wipe removes only MDM-managed corporate data, leaving personal data intact
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Issue a selective wipe through the MDM portal to remove corporate data only — Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms support selective wipe (corporate wipe), which removes only corporate data, apps, and profiles while leaving personal data intact. This is the correct first action for a BYOD device owned by the employee. A full remote wipe erases all data including personal photos, which may have legal implications on a personally-owned device. Selective wipe addresses the business requirement (protecting corporate email) without harming the employee's personal content.
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