FORTINET-NSE123 Nse 1 Foundational Cybersecurity Concepts Practice Question
An employee finds a physical document containing sensitive customer records left unattended on a shared printer tray. What security awareness best practice does this situation highlight?
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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Clean desk policy adherence
Clear desk and clear screen policies require employees to secure sensitive physical and digital information when not attended.
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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Network segmentation compliance
Why it's wrong here
Printer trays have nothing to do with network segmentation.
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Endpoint firewall configuration
Why it's wrong here
Firewalls do not govern physical paper documents.
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Clean desk policy adherence
Why this is correct
Leaving sensitive printouts unattended violates clean desk policies designed to prevent physical data exposure.
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Multi-factor authentication protocols
Why it's wrong here
MFA governs digital logins, not physical printouts.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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