CND Application And Data Protection Practice Question
An administrator needs to configure Microsoft BitLocker Drive Encryption via Group Policy to require a startup PIN on a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) equipped system. Which specific policy path must be navigated in the Local Group Policy Editor?
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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Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> BitLocker Drive Encryption -> Operating System Drives
To enforce a startup PIN with TPM in BitLocker via Group Policy, the administrator must navigate to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> BitLocker Drive Encryption -> Operating System Drives and enable 'Require additional authentication at startup'.
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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Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Account Policies -> BitLocker Settings
Why it's wrong here
BitLocker settings are not located under account policies.
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Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Trusted Platform Module Services
Why it's wrong here
This path configures base TPM provisioning, not specific BitLocker drive unlock requirements.
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User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Encryption -> BitLocker
Why it's wrong here
BitLocker policies are computer-scoped configurations, not user-scoped.
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Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> BitLocker Drive Encryption -> Operating System Drives
Why this is correct
This is the exact path where operating system drive policies, including startup authentication requirements, are configured.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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