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220-802 · Question #99

Which of the following features helps to prevent shoulder surfing?

The correct answer is D. Privacy screen. A privacy screen is a physical filter attached to the display that narrows the viewing angle so only the person directly in front can see the content, directly countering shoulder surfing.

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Question

Which of the following features helps to prevent shoulder surfing?

Options

  • ANative resolution
  • BAuto adjust
  • CDegaussing
  • DPrivacy screen

How the community answered

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  • A
    2% (1)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    95% (39)

Why each option

A privacy screen is a physical filter attached to the display that narrows the viewing angle so only the person directly in front can see the content, directly countering shoulder surfing.

ANative resolution

Native resolution refers to a monitor's optimal pixel density for image clarity and has no impact on viewing angle security.

BAuto adjust

Auto adjust is a monitor function that optimizes brightness and contrast settings, not a security control.

CDegaussing

Degaussing demagnetizes CRT monitor components to correct color distortion and has no relevance to shoulder surfing prevention.

DPrivacy screenCorrect

A privacy screen (also called a privacy filter) uses micro-louver optical technology to darken the display from side angles while keeping it visible from directly in front. This physically prevents bystanders at an angle from reading sensitive on-screen information, making it the purpose-built countermeasure against shoulder surfing attacks.

Concept tested: Privacy screen as physical security control

Source: https://www.comptia.org/blog/security-awareness-shoulder-surfing

Topics

#privacy screen#shoulder surfing#physical security#display security

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