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220-1102 · Question #443

A company recently outsourced its night-shift cleaning service. A technician is concerned about having unsupervised contractors in the building. Which of the following security measures can be used to

The correct answer is D. Restricting log-in times E. Enabling a screen lock. To prevent unsupervised contractors from accessing computers, restricting log-in times and enabling a screen lock are effective security measures. These directly control when and how users can interact with the systems.

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Question

A company recently outsourced its night-shift cleaning service. A technician is concerned about having unsupervised contractors in the building. Which of the following security measures can be used to prevent the computers from being accessed? (Choose two.)

Options

  • AImplementing data-at-rest encryption
  • BDisabling AutoRun
  • CRestricting user permissions
  • DRestricting log-in times
  • EEnabling a screen lock
  • FDisabling local administrator accounts

How the community answered

(64 responses)
  • A
    5% (3)
  • B
    11% (7)
  • C
    3% (2)
  • D
    80% (51)
  • F
    2% (1)

Why each option

To prevent unsupervised contractors from accessing computers, restricting log-in times and enabling a screen lock are effective security measures. These directly control when and how users can interact with the systems.

AImplementing data-at-rest encryption

Implementing data-at-rest encryption protects data if the drive is physically removed or stolen, but it does not prevent access to a powered-on, unlocked computer.

BDisabling AutoRun

Disabling AutoRun prevents automatic execution of media, which is good security practice but not a primary control for preventing direct computer access by an individual.

CRestricting user permissions

Restricting user permissions limits what a logged-in user can do, but it does not prevent them from logging in or initially accessing the system during unauthorized hours.

DRestricting log-in timesCorrect

Restricting log-in times ensures that user accounts can only be accessed during specified operational hours, preventing unauthorized access during the night-shift when contractors are present.

EEnabling a screen lockCorrect

Enabling a screen lock (with a strong password or other authentication) prevents physical access to an unattended but logged-in computer, requiring re-authentication to resume use.

FDisabling local administrator accounts

Disabling local administrator accounts limits the privileges of local accounts, but it does not prevent standard users from logging in or stop physical access to an unlocked machine.

Concept tested: Physical and logical access controls

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/screen-lock-options

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#Security#Access Control#Endpoint Security#User Management

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