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Which technique is used to limit information about lost or stolen mobile devices?

The correct answer is A. Remote erase/wipe. Remote erase/wipe is a critical mobile device management technique used to securely delete all data from a lost or stolen mobile device, limiting information exposure.

Submitted by kavita_s· Apr 18, 2026Endpoint Security

Question

Which technique is used to limit information about lost or stolen mobile devices?

Options

  • ARemote erase/wipe
  • BDe-centralized software upgrades
  • CProvide jailbreaking tools
  • DUnrestricted geo-location

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    93% (27)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    3% (1)

Why each option

Remote erase/wipe is a critical mobile device management technique used to securely delete all data from a lost or stolen mobile device, limiting information exposure.

ARemote erase/wipeCorrect

Remote erase/wipe is a security feature, typically provided by Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions, that allows administrators to remotely initiate a factory reset or selective data deletion on a lost or stolen device. This action prevents unauthorized individuals from accessing sensitive organizational or personal data.

BDe-centralized software upgrades

De-centralized software upgrades would likely hinder consistent security patching and increase vulnerability across devices, counteracting efforts to limit information loss.

CProvide jailbreaking tools

Providing jailbreaking tools would bypass security controls and increase the risk of data compromise on mobile devices, directly contradicting the goal of limiting information about lost devices.

DUnrestricted geo-location

Unrestricted geo-location could aid in tracking a device but does not inherently limit access to or loss of sensitive information once the device is in unauthorized hands.

Concept tested: Mobile device security (remote wipe)

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/remote-actions/remote-wipe

Topics

#Mobile security#Remote wipe#Data protection#Endpoint security

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