Objective 2.8
220-1202Given a scenario, apply common methods for securing mobile devices.
Objective 2.8 sits in Security, which carries 28% of the A+ Core 2 exam. The questions below are original, written from the official objective title above, and each explanation cites the CompTIA page it rests on.
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A worked example
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A technician sets up device encryption on a company-issued Windows tablet used by a field employee. Which hardware component works with the encryption feature to confirm the device has not been tampered with while it was offline?
Correct.
Checked against learn.microsoft.com, July 2026Concept
Device encryption on a mobile Windows device relies on a hardware root of trust to verify system integrity before the drive is unlocked.
Why A
The TPM works with the encryption feature to check that the device has not been tampered with while offline, providing the integrity verification needed before startup completes.
Source
Microsoft Learn: BitLocker, checked July 2026BitLocker provides maximum protection when used with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is a common hardware component installed on Windows devices. The TPM works with BitLocker to ensure that a device hasn't been tampered with while the system is offline.
Now you: objective 2.8 questions
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Sample question 1 of 3
A stolen company laptop is recovered still logged in and running. Forensic review shows that although device encryption was active, malware running with administrative rights was still attempting to extract cached NTLM and Kerberos credentials. Which technology is designed to block this specific attack?
Sample question 2 of 3
An employee uses a personal phone for work email, and the company must protect its data without enrolling the handset. Which two capabilities apply? (Choose two.)
Sample question 3 of 3
A managed phone is reported stolen. Which Intune action returns it to factory settings and removes all data and apps?
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More objectives in Security
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- 2.3 Compare and contrast wireless security protocols and authentication methods.
- 2.4 Summarize types of malware and tools/methods for detection, removal, and prevention.
- 2.5 Compare and contrast common social engineering attacks, threats, and vulnerabilities.
- 2.6 Given a scenario, implement procedures for basic small office/home office (SOHO) malware removal.
- 2.7 Given a scenario, apply workstation security options and hardening techniques.
- 2.9 Compare and contrast common data destruction and disposal methods.
- 2.10 Given a scenario, apply security settings on SOHO wireless and wired networks.
- 2.11 Given a scenario, configure relevant security settings in a browser.