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220-801 · Question #14
220-801 Question #14: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is C: Intrusion detection. BIOS intrusion detection is a security feature that monitors whether the computer chassis cover has been physically opened and alerts the user on next boot.
Question
When a user's computer boots, a message shows that reads: "Alert! Cover previously removed." Which of the following was configured in the BIOS to cause this alert?
Options
- ABoot sequence
- BDate/time clock settings
- CIntrusion detection
- DVirtualization support
Explanation
BIOS intrusion detection is a security feature that monitors whether the computer chassis cover has been physically opened and alerts the user on next boot.
Common mistakes.
- A. Boot sequence settings control the order in which devices are checked for a bootable OS and have no relationship to physical case access.
- B. Date and time clock settings configure the system RTC and do not interact with physical sensors on the chassis.
- D. Virtualization support enables hardware-assisted virtualization (Intel VT-x or AMD-V) for running virtual machines and is unrelated to chassis intrusion.
Concept tested. BIOS chassis intrusion detection feature
Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/bringup/security-overview
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