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SK0-005 · Question #543

Which of the following should a server administrator configure to ensure access to motherboard software is restricted?

The correct answer is C. BIOS password. A BIOS password restricts access to the motherboard's firmware settings and can prevent unauthorized users from altering critical system configurations, such as boot sequence or hardware settings.

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Question

Which of the following should a server administrator configure to ensure access to motherboard software is restricted?

Options

  • ABiometric lock
  • BData-at-rest encryption
  • CBIOS password
  • DBootloader authentication

How the community answered

(19 responses)
  • A
    5% (1)
  • B
    5% (1)
  • C
    89% (17)

Explanation

A BIOS password restricts access to the motherboard's firmware settings and can prevent unauthorized users from altering critical system configurations, such as boot sequence or hardware settings.

Topics

#BIOS security#Firmware security#Access control#Server security

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