What does pre-boot protection require of users?

The correct answer is C. To authenticate before the computer's OS starts. Pre-boot authentication (PBA) requires users to authenticate before the operating system (OS) starts. This process ensures that the device is protected from unauthorized access, even if the OS is compromised. By requiring authentication at the pre-boot stage, the system…

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ATo authenticate before the computer will start
BTo answer a security question after login
CTo authenticate before the computer's OS starts
DTo regularly change passwords

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C
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Pre-boot authentication (PBA) requires users to authenticate before the operating system (OS) starts. This process ensures that the device is protected from unauthorized access, even if the OS is compromised. By requiring authentication at the pre-boot stage, the system prevents unauthorized users from accessing the OS and its data. In contrast, post-boot authentication occurs after the OS has loaded, which may not provide the same level of security against unauthorized access. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-boot_authentication

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