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Sales staff use company laptops on public Wi-Fi and travel frequently. The company wants the disk contents unreadable if a laptop is stolen, even if the drive is removed and placed in another system. Which control is the best fit?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
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Require a screen lock after five minutes of inactivity.
A screen lock helps with casual access, but it does not protect data from drive removal attacks.
B
Best answer
Enable full-disk encryption with a hardware-backed key store such as a TPM, preferably with a pre-boot PIN.
Full-disk encryption protects data at rest, and hardware-backed keys prevent the drive from being read outside the original device.
C
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Encrypt only the most sensitive folders with file-level encryption.
File-level encryption leaves other data exposed and is less effective against full-drive theft scenarios.
D
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Rely on remote wipe because the device will usually connect to the internet again.
Remote wipe is useful, but it cannot be guaranteed before an attacker accesses the offline drive.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- 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.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Enable full-disk encryption with a hardware-backed key store such as a TPM, preferably with a pre-boot PIN. — Full-disk encryption with a hardware-backed key store is the best control because it protects the entire drive if the device is stolen or the disk is removed. A TPM or similar module helps bind the encryption keys to the original hardware, and a pre-boot PIN adds another barrier. This is the strongest match for protecting laptop data at rest during travel or theft. Why others are wrong: Screen locking only prevents someone from using an unlocked session; it does not secure the storage medium. File-level encryption protects selected files but leaves much of the system and user data exposed. Remote wipe is a valuable response capability, but it depends on future connectivity and cannot protect an offline stolen drive immediately. The question asks for the best preventive control for the disk itself.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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