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SY0-701 · Question #874

Which of the following describes the reason for using an MDM solution to prevent jailbreaking?

The correct answer is D. To prevent users from changing the OS of mobile devices. An MDM solution can enforce device policies that block attempts to modify or replace the mobile OS, preventing users from jailbreaking their devices.

Submitted by alyssa_d· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

Which of the following describes the reason for using an MDM solution to prevent jailbreaking?

Options

  • ATo secure end-of-life devices from incompatible firmware updates
  • BTo avoid hypervisor attacks through VM escape
  • CTo eliminate buffer overflows at the application layer
  • DTo prevent users from changing the OS of mobile devices

How the community answered

(40 responses)
  • A
    5% (2)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • D
    93% (37)

Explanation

An MDM solution can enforce device policies that block attempts to modify or replace the mobile OS, preventing users from jailbreaking their devices.

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