nerdexam
CompTIA

220-1101 · Question #247

A technician is setting up a laptop with an encrypted hard drive. The laptop will securely store a PIN that the user will input at log-on. Which of the following must be installed to set up this confi

The correct answer is A. TPM. TPM stands for Trusted Platform Module, and it is a special chip installed on a computer's motherboard that stores encryption keys, passwords, and digital certificates. It can also securely store a user's PIN, allowing them to access the laptop without having to enter the PIN eve

Hardware

Question

A technician is setting up a laptop with an encrypted hard drive. The laptop will securely store a PIN that the user will input at log-on. Which of the following must be installed to set up this configuration?

Options

  • ATPM
  • BHSM
  • CUEFI
  • DARM

How the community answered

(24 responses)
  • A
    88% (21)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • D
    8% (2)

Explanation

TPM stands for Trusted Platform Module, and it is a special chip installed on a computer's motherboard that stores encryption keys, passwords, and digital certificates. It can also securely store a user's PIN, allowing them to access the laptop without having to enter the PIN every time they log on. TPM is a secure way to store and protect sensitive data, making it ideal for use in laptops that need to securely store a PIN.

Topics

#TPM#Hardware security#Disk encryption#Secure login

Community Discussion

No community discussion yet for this question.

Full 220-1101 Practice