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An employee lost a smartphone and reported the loss to the help desk. The employee is concerned about the possibility of a breach of private data. Which of the following is the best way for a technici
The correct answer is B. Remote wipe. When a smartphone is lost, especially one that might contain sensitive or private data, the primary concern is to ensure that any data on the device cannot be accessed by unauthorized Remote lock: This option will lock the device remotely, preventing access. However, it does not
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An employee lost a smartphone and reported the loss to the help desk. The employee is concerned about the possibility of a breach of private data. Which of the following is the best way for a technician to protect the data on the phone?
Options
- ARemote lock
- BRemote wipe
- CRemote access
- DRemote encrypt
How the community answered
(57 responses)- A2% (1)
- B81% (46)
- C12% (7)
- D5% (3)
Explanation
When a smartphone is lost, especially one that might contain sensitive or private data, the primary concern is to ensure that any data on the device cannot be accessed by unauthorized Remote lock: This option will lock the device remotely, preventing access. However, it does not remove the data and might not be effective if the device is powered off or reset. Remote wipe: This is the best option as it allows the technician to erase all data from the device remotely, ensuring that sensitive information is not accessible to anyone who finds or steals the Remote access: This option would allow a technician to access the device remotely, but it would not directly prevent unauthorized access or data breaches. Remote encrypt: Encrypting the device remotely might not be possible if the device is not accessible or turned on, and it does not remove existing data which could be at risk.
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