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220-1102 · Question #606

A customer wants to make sure the data is protected and secure on a Windows laptop's hard drive. Which of the following is the best solution?

The correct answer is B. BitLocker. BitLocker is the best solution for protecting and securing data on a Windows laptop's hard drive by encrypting the entire volume, preventing unauthorized access if the device is lost or stolen.

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Question

A customer wants to make sure the data is protected and secure on a Windows laptop's hard drive. Which of the following is the best solution?

Options

  • AWindows Backup
  • BBitLocker
  • CShadow Copy
  • DTrusted Platform Module

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    93% (27)
  • C
    3% (1)

Why each option

BitLocker is the best solution for protecting and securing data on a Windows laptop's hard drive by encrypting the entire volume, preventing unauthorized access if the device is lost or stolen.

AWindows Backup

Windows Backup creates copies of data for recovery purposes but does not encrypt the primary data on the hard drive for security against unauthorized access.

BBitLockerCorrect

BitLocker is a full-disk encryption feature included in Windows that encrypts the entire operating system volume and other fixed or removable data drives. This encryption ensures that data stored on the hard drive remains protected and unreadable to unauthorized individuals even if the laptop is stolen or accessed offline, making it the best solution for data security.

CShadow Copy

Shadow Copy (Volume Shadow Copy Service) creates point-in-time snapshots of files, primarily for data recovery or restoration, not for encrypting the data at rest to prevent unauthorized access.

DTrusted Platform Module

A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a hardware component that provides security functions like storing cryptographic keys, but it is a prerequisite or enhancement for BitLocker, not a standalone solution for data encryption.

Concept tested: Full disk encryption for data protection

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/information-protection/bitlocker/bitlocker-overview

Topics

#BitLocker#Disk Encryption#Data Security#Windows Security

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