ISC Practice Question: Systems Security Implementation Verification And Validation
You are verifying the implementation of disk encryption on a Windows server. Which command is used to confirm that BitLocker is active on the C: drive?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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manage-bde -status C:
manage-bde is the CLI tool for BitLocker administration.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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manage-bde -status C:
Why this is correct
The -status flag displays the encryption state of the specified volume.
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cipher /e
Why it's wrong here
This is for file-level encryption, not full volume BitLocker.
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bitlocker-check
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid Windows command.
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diskpart /info
Why it's wrong here
Diskpart manages disk partitions and volumes but does not show encryption status.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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