CND Application And Data Protection Practice Question
An enterprise network administrator needs to enforce data loss prevention rules across corporate endpoints. They deploy McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint. Which client component inspects and blocks data movement to USB mass storage devices locally on the workstation?
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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McAfee DLP Endpoint Client
McAfee DLP Endpoint uses an agent client containing the McAfee DLP Endpoint Client driver that hooks into the operating system I/O stack to monitor and control peripheral device access.
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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McAfee DLP Endpoint Client
Why this is correct
The McAfee DLP Endpoint Client runs on workstations to enforce policies on local actions like USB transfers and clipboard usage.
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McAfee DLP Prevent
Why it's wrong here
McAfee DLP Prevent is a network enforcement appliance that inspects outbound web and email traffic.
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McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) Relay Server
Why it's wrong here
ePO is the centralized management and policy deployment platform, not the client enforcement engine.
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McAfee DLP Discover
Why it's wrong here
McAfee DLP Discover is used for scanning file shares, databases, and repositories for sensitive data at rest.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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