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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Which of the following features helps to prevent shoulder surfing?
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- ANative resolution
- BAuto adjust
- CDegaussing
- DPrivacy screen
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(41 responses)- A2% (1)
- C2% (1)
- D95% (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.
Native resolution refers to a monitor's optimal pixel density for image clarity and has no impact on viewing angle security.
Auto adjust is a monitor function that optimizes brightness and contrast settings, not a security control.
Degaussing demagnetizes CRT monitor components to correct color distortion and has no relevance to shoulder surfing prevention.
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
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