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Which is a potential risk when redirecting a USB storage device during a Remote Desktop session?

The correct answer is D. Data can be lost. Redirecting a USB storage device in a Remote Desktop session introduces the risk of data loss due to potential improper disconnections or network interruptions.

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Question

Which is a potential risk when redirecting a USB storage device during a Remote Desktop session?

Options

  • AAccess can be slower.
  • BThe device can stop working.
  • CThe session can stop responding.
  • DData can be lost.

How the community answered

(20 responses)
  • B
    5% (1)
  • C
    5% (1)
  • D
    90% (18)

Why each option

Redirecting a USB storage device in a Remote Desktop session introduces the risk of data loss due to potential improper disconnections or network interruptions.

AAccess can be slower.

Slower access is a performance characteristic of redirecting devices over a network, not a direct risk of data integrity or loss.

BThe device can stop working.

The device stopping working typically implies a hardware failure or driver issue, which is not a direct or guaranteed consequence of USB redirection itself.

CThe session can stop responding.

The session stopping responding is a general stability issue with RDP, not a specific risk related to data loss on a redirected USB device, although it could indirectly lead to data loss if not properly handled.

DData can be lost.Correct

Data can be lost due to an improper disconnection or network interruption during the redirection, leading to file corruption or incomplete write operations on the USB device. The redirection mechanism might not always handle sudden disconnections gracefully, increasing the risk of data integrity issues if data is actively being read or written.

Concept tested: Remote Desktop USB redirection risks

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/clients/remote-desktop-allow-rdp

Topics

#Remote Desktop Protocol#USB redirection#data integrity

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