FC0-U71 Security Practice Question
A company wants to ensure that data on lost laptops cannot be accessed. Which technology should be used?
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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Full disk encryption
Full disk encryption (e.g., BitLocker) encrypts the entire drive, making data unreadable without the key.
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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VPN
Why it's wrong here
VPN encrypts traffic over networks, not data on the device.
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Firewall
Why it's wrong here
Firewalls filter network traffic, not protect data on a lost device.
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Full disk encryption
Why this is correct
Correct. Full disk encryption protects data at rest.
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Antivirus software
Why it's wrong here
Antivirus removes malware but does not encrypt data.
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