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220-802 · Question #78

Which of the following operating systems supports full BitLocker functionality?

The correct answer is D. Windows 7 Enterprise. BitLocker Drive Encryption requires specific Windows editions. Windows XP (A) has no BitLocker support whatsoever - it predates the feature. Windows Vista introduced BitLocker, but only in the Enterprise and Ultimate editions - not Home (C). In Windows 7, BitLocker is available…

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Question

Which of the following operating systems supports full BitLocker functionality?

Options

  • AWindows XP
  • BWindows 7 Professional
  • CWindows Vista Home
  • DWindows 7 Enterprise

How the community answered

(34 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    6% (2)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    88% (30)

Explanation

BitLocker Drive Encryption requires specific Windows editions. Windows XP (A) has no BitLocker support whatsoever - it predates the feature. Windows Vista introduced BitLocker, but only in the Enterprise and Ultimate editions - not Home (C). In Windows 7, BitLocker is available exclusively in the Ultimate and Enterprise editions. Windows 7 Professional (B) does not include BitLocker, despite being a business-oriented SKU. Windows 7 Enterprise (D) includes full BitLocker functionality, including BitLocker To Go for removable drives, making it the correct answer.

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#BitLocker#Windows 7 Enterprise#disk encryption#OS edition support

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