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SY0-301 · Question #827

All of the following are encryption types EXCEPT:

The correct answer is D. RADIUS. RADIUS is a network authentication and authorization protocol, not an encryption type, making it the exception in this list.

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Question

All of the following are encryption types EXCEPT:

Options

  • AFull disk
  • BSMIME
  • CFile and folder
  • DRADIUS

How the community answered

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  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    92% (46)

Why each option

RADIUS is a network authentication and authorization protocol, not an encryption type, making it the exception in this list.

AFull disk

Full disk encryption is a valid encryption type that encrypts all data on a storage device, such as BitLocker or FileVault.

BSMIME

S/MIME (Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) is a standard for encrypting and digitally signing email messages.

CFile and folder

File and folder encryption is a valid encryption type that protects individual files or directories, such as EFS on Windows.

DRADIUSCorrect

RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) is an AAA protocol used to authenticate users and authorize network access - it is not a method of encrypting data at rest or in transit. The other three options are all recognized encryption categories.

Concept tested: Distinguishing encryption types from authentication protocols

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/networking/technologies/nps/nps-radius-clients-configure

Topics

#encryption types#full disk encryption#SMIME#RADIUS

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