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FC0-U61 · Question #759

A technician reading workstation security logs notices that an unidentified device is plugged into a USB port several hours a day but is never plugged in when the technician goes to check the…

The correct answer is B. Mouse. A mobile phone is the most likely device that is causing this message, because it can be plugged into a USB port for charging or data transfer, and then unplugged when the user leaves the workstation. A mobile phone may also not be detected by the file audits, as it may not…

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Question

A technician reading workstation security logs notices that an unidentified device is plugged into a USB port several hours a day but is never plugged in when the technician goes to check the machine. File audits reveal nothing unexpected. Which of the following devices is most likely causing this message?

Options

  • AMobile phone
  • BMouse
  • CScanner
  • DExternal hard drive

How the community answered

(54 responses)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    69% (37)
  • C
    7% (4)
  • D
    20% (11)

Explanation

A mobile phone is the most likely device that is causing this message, because it can be plugged into a USB port for charging or data transfer, and then unplugged when the user leaves the workstation. A mobile phone may also not be detected by the file audits, as it may not have any files stored on the workstation or may use encryption or password protection. A mouse, a scanner, and an external hard drive are less likely to be plugged and unplugged frequently, and they would also leave traces of their presence in the file audits or device manager.

Topics

#security logs#USB devices#device identification#troubleshooting

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