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220-802 · Question #824

Which of the following will help limit unauthorized access to a mobile device?

The correct answer is B. Screen locks. Screen locks require authentication before granting access, directly preventing unauthorized physical use of a mobile device.

Mobile devices

Question

Which of the following will help limit unauthorized access to a mobile device?

Options

  • ARemote wipes
  • BScreen locks
  • CGeotracking
  • DAntivirus software

How the community answered

(40 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    90% (36)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    5% (2)

Why each option

Screen locks require authentication before granting access, directly preventing unauthorized physical use of a mobile device.

ARemote wipes

Remote wipes erase data after unauthorized access has already occurred - they are a reactive control, not a preventive one.

BScreen locksCorrect

Screen locks enforce authentication (PIN, password, pattern, or biometric) at the device level, blocking any user who does not have the correct credentials from accessing the device. This is the primary preventive control against unauthorized access. It is enforced locally and immediately without requiring network connectivity.

CGeotracking

Geotracking monitors a device's location but does not restrict or prevent someone from using the device.

DAntivirus software

Antivirus software protects against malicious software and does not control who can log into or use the device.

Concept tested: Mobile device physical access control using screen locks

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/protect/device-compliance-get-started

Topics

#screen lock#mobile security#unauthorized access

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