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FC0-U61 · Question #181

To increase security, which of the following is the BEST feature to disable on a mobile device when not in use?

The correct answer is D. NFC. To enhance mobile device security, disabling NFC (Near Field Communication) when not actively being used is best practice as it prevents unintended connections or potential exploitation through close-range communication.

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Question

To increase security, which of the following is the BEST feature to disable on a mobile device when not in use?

Options

  • AWireless
  • BGPS
  • CNetwork
  • DNFC

How the community answered

(40 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    5% (2)
  • C
    8% (3)
  • D
    85% (34)

Why each option

To enhance mobile device security, disabling NFC (Near Field Communication) when not actively being used is best practice as it prevents unintended connections or potential exploitation through close-range communication.

AWireless

"Wireless" is too broad; disabling all wireless (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular) would severely limit device functionality, and Wi-Fi/cellular are often necessary for basic operations.

BGPS

GPS (Global Positioning System) primarily receives signals for location and generally poses less direct security risk than an active two-way communication protocol like NFC when idle.

CNetwork

"Network" is also too broad, encompassing cellular data, Wi-Fi, and other connections; disabling it would render a mobile device largely useless for its intended purpose.

DNFCCorrect

NFC (Near Field Communication) allows for short-range wireless communication between devices, which can be a vector for data transfer or payment systems. Disabling NFC when not in use minimizes the risk of unintended connections, "skimming" attacks, or exploitation of potential vulnerabilities that require physical proximity to the device.

Concept tested: Mobile device security- disabling unused features

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/near-field-communication--nfc-

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#mobile device security#NFC#feature disabling

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