CND Endpoint Protection Practice Question
A security administrator is preparing a security baseline for iOS and iPadOS devices using an MDM solution. To protect corporate data at rest on managed mobile devices, which setting must be verified?
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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Enforcing a passcode policy with complexity and auto-lock requirements
Enforcing device encryption (which is built into iOS devices when a passcode is set) ensures data at rest is encrypted with hardware keys.
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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Enforcing a passcode policy with complexity and auto-lock requirements
Why this is correct
Enforcing a passcode on iOS automatically activates hardware-based data encryption (Data Protection) for files.
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Disabling Apple Push Notification service (APNs)
Why it's wrong here
Disabling APNs would sever communication between the MDM server and the managed devices.
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Enabling AirDrop for all contacts
Why it's wrong here
Enabling AirDrop increases the risk of unauthorized file sharing and data leakage.
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Enabling iCloud Backup for all application data
Why it's wrong here
Enabling iCloud backup uploads data to Apple's cloud, which may conflict with corporate data residency policies if unmanaged.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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