Question 69 of 1,013
MDM and Work Profile Container: Isolating Corporate Data on Mobile Devices
Field staff use company-owned tablets that also run approved personal apps. Security needs business data isolated from personal data, the ability to wipe only corporate content, and enforcement of screen lock and encryption. Which two controls best fit? Select two.
Quick Answer
The correct answer is to use a managed work profile or container to separate corporate apps and data, combined with Mobile Device Management (MDM) to enforce device-wide policies. This pairing works because the work profile creates a logical container that isolates corporate data from personal apps on the same device, while MDM enforces the required screen lock and encryption across the entire device. On the Security+ SY0-701 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of containerization as a key mobile device security control, often appearing in questions about BYOD or COPE environments. A common trap is choosing full device encryption alone, which cannot selectively wipe only corporate data—only the container allows that granularity. Remember the mnemonic “MICE”: MDM enforces, Isolation contains, Container encrypts, Enterprise wipes.
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse MDM with MAM (Mobile Application Management) and assume MDM alone provides data isolation, when in fact a managed work profile or container is required for selective wipe and app-level separation.
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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Enroll the tablets in MDM and enforce encryption and a screen-lock PIN.
Mobile Device Management (MDM) enforces security policies like encryption and screen-lock PIN across the device, meeting the requirements for data protection. Option B is correct because a managed work profile or container (e.g., Android Work Profile or iOS Managed Open In) isolates corporate apps and data from personal apps, allowing selective wipe of corporate content without affecting personal 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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Enroll the tablets in MDM and enforce encryption and a screen-lock PIN.
Why this is correct
Enrolling tablets in Mobile Device Management (MDM) directly addresses the need for isolating business data from personal data through containerisation or separate profiles. This mechanism also enables the crucial ability to selectively wipe only corporate content, leaving personal data untouched. Furthermore, MDM provides the capability to enforce essential security policies such as device encryption and a screen-lock PIN, satisfying all specified requirements for data protection and access control on mixed-use company devices.
- ✓
Use a managed work profile or container to separate corporate apps and data.
Why this is correct
A managed profile or container isolates business data and enables selective wipe without removing personal files.
- ✗
Allow rooted devices if the antivirus app is current.
Why it's wrong here
Rooted devices weaken platform trust and can bypass many mobile security controls.
- ✗
Place all apps in one shared profile and use a single passcode for every user.
Why it's wrong here
Shared profiles blur data boundaries and make selective wipe and accountability much harder.
- ✗
Disable remote wipe so personal photos are never affected.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling remote wipe prevents the organization from responding effectively to lost or compromised devices.
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Same concept, more angles
2 more ways this is tested on SY0-701
These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.
Variation 1. Field staff use company-owned tablets that also run approved personal apps. Security wants corporate email and documents separated from personal data, with the ability to wipe only the work data if a device is lost. What is the best control?
easy- ✓ A.Use a work profile or container managed by a mobile device management platform.
- B.Disable all personal apps by removing internet access from the tablet.
- C.Install only a screen lock and require a longer PIN for the tablet.
- D.Use a USB cable lock so the tablet cannot be physically moved.
Why A: A work profile or container managed by a mobile device management (MDM) platform creates a separate, encrypted partition on the device for corporate data. This allows the organization to enforce policies and perform a selective wipe of only the work container without affecting personal apps or data, meeting the requirement for separation and targeted remote wipe.
Variation 2. Field technicians use company-owned tablets that also run approved personal apps. Security needs corporate email and documents isolated from personal data, selective wipe of only business content if a device is lost, and compliance checks before access is allowed. What should be deployed?
medium- A.Full-disk encryption on the tablets with no additional device management.
- ✓ B.Mobile device management with a work profile or container and conditional access.
- C.A mobile VPN client with split tunneling enabled for user convenience.
- D.An antivirus app with a blacklist of approved and unapproved mobile apps.
Why B: Mobile device management (MDM) with a work profile or container (e.g., Android Work Profile or iOS Managed Open In) provides the required isolation between corporate and personal data. Conditional access enforces compliance checks (e.g., device health attestation, OS patch level) before granting access to corporate resources. This combination also enables selective wipe of only the work container without affecting personal apps or data, meeting the lost-device requirement.
Last reviewed: Jun 11, 2026
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