FC0-U71 Security Practice Question
A company wants to ensure that sensitive documents are not readable if a laptop is stolen. Which of the following provides the best protection?
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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 (FDE) encrypts the entire drive, making data unreadable without the decryption key.
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Full disk encryption
Why this is correct
FDE protects data at rest.
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Antivirus software
Why it's wrong here
Antivirus protects against malware, not physical theft.
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Firewall
Why it's wrong here
Firewall protects network traffic, not data on a stolen device.
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Strong password on user account
Why it's wrong here
A password can be bypassed by booting from another OS.
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Variation 1. A company wants to ensure that data on lost laptops cannot be accessed. Which technology should be used?
medium- A.VPN
- B.Firewall
- ✓ C.Full disk encryption
- D.Antivirus software
Why C: Full disk encryption (e.g., BitLocker) encrypts the entire drive, making data unreadable without the key.
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