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Question #: 41
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A user's mobile phone has become sluggish. A systems administrator discovered several malicious applications on the device and reset the phone. The administrator installed MDM software. Which of the following should the administrator do to help secure the device against this threat in the future? (Choose two.)

  • A. Prevent a device root.
  • B. Disable biometric authentication.
  • C. Require a PIN on the unlock screen.
  • D. Enable developer mode.
  • E. Block a third-party application installation.
  • F. Prevent GPS spoofing.
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Suggested Answer: AE 🗳️

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trungH
Highly Voted 2 years, 3 months ago
Selected Answer: AE
I would go with A & E. I don't see how GPS spoofing will prevent this
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Manzer
Highly Voted 2 years, 3 months ago
Selected Answer: AE
Block the 3rd party apps.
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ImpactTek
Most Recent 2 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: AE
One of the answers say root. Rootkit has to do with the hacking of an administrator I think, and rootkit is a malware. E just also sounded good to me.
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Jay23AmMonsIV
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: AE
A. Prevent a device root: Rooted devices are more vulnerable to malicious applications and potential security threats. By preventing the device from being rooted, the administrator can enhance security and prevent unauthorized access to system resources. E. Block third-party application installation: Third-party applications pose a significant risk, as they may contain malware or other security vulnerabilities. By blocking third-party application installation, the administrator can ensure that only trusted and vetted applications from official app stores are installed on the device, reducing the risk of malicious software. Options B, C, D, and F are not directly related to securing the device against the described threat
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groovynerd
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Selected Answer: AE
Blocking the way to go
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LeoZ456
10 months, 1 week ago
There is one problem with A, the question did not mention whether is an IOS system device or an Android system device. Device root is a term that only works for Android but the question never mentions it. So C E would be a better choice for this question.
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Lance711
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: AE
A and E. Read the question. The main concern is 3rd party apps and malware that have already been found on the phone. So it's evident that the user is adding 3rd party apps. Again, adding a pin that the user knows and giving him access to install 3rd party apps will on replicate the problem.
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Iditenaxyigospoda
11 months ago
Selected Answer: AE
A. Prevent a device root. E. Block third-party application installation.
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Raffaelloo
1 year ago
Selected Answer: AE
Root detection is a security feature to identify whether the restrictions imposed by manufacturers of Android devices have been bypassed and block the 3rf party apps
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Chavozamiri
1 year ago
Selected Answer: AE
I don't see how GPS spoofing will prevent this Phone uses MDM that means that is company phone probably so A and C
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Grzesiekfrk
1 year, 1 month ago
I have one question to everyone who chose answer A. How exactly are You going to prevent root? I'm curious because I can't find anything about it on google
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JBSecurity101
1 year, 2 months ago
Selected Answer: AE
GPS spoofing has nothing to do with the issue after the device was reset.
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Ohnononon
1 year, 7 months ago
zot fou zot. Ena sois pagla, sois latet perdi. Merci
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glenpharmd
1 year, 6 months ago
write in English
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IconGT
1 year, 8 months ago
Selected Answer: AC
A. Prevent a device root and C. Require a PIN on the unlock screen would be the best steps the administrator can take to help secure the device against this threat in the future. Preventing a device root can help prevent unauthorized changes to the device's operating system or file system, which can be used to install malicious applications. Requiring a PIN on the unlock screen can help prevent unauthorized access to the device if it is lost or stolen. Disabling biometric authentication, enabling developer mode, and preventing GPS spoofing may not necessarily address the specific threat of malicious applications. Blocking third-party application installation may also be an option, but it may not be practical for some users who need to install legitimate third-party applications.
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Delawasp
1 year, 6 months ago
This is correct
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8809cb9
11 months, 2 weeks ago
No it is not. Requiring a PIN does not prevent the user from downloading malicious applications from third party sources, and most certainly would not stop a threat from accessing the device. 3rd party applications not approved and reviewed by the google play store is one of the main components in malicious software gaining access to a device.
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DonnieDuckoe
1 year, 8 months ago
Can someone please tell me what Device Root is in their own words?
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Besxp
1 year, 6 months ago
Basically just admin mode on phone.
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ropea
1 year, 3 months ago
and allows the user to install 3rd party apps. It makes it more susceptible to exploits. In Iphones i believe it's called jailbreaking. and I remember one practice test say that attackers try to find jailbroken phones.
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phanton
1 year, 8 months ago
The two actions the administrator should take to help secure the device against this threat in the future are: A. Prevent a device root: Rooting a device can bypass the security measures put in place by the manufacturer or MDM software, making the device vulnerable to attacks. C. Require a PIN on the unlock screen: This can help prevent unauthorized access to the device in case it gets lost or stolen. Therefore, options A and C are the correct answers. Disabling biometric authentication (option B) can make the device less secure as biometric authentication is often more secure than a PIN or password. Enabling developer mode (option D) can also make the device more vulnerable as it can allow unrestricted access to the device's software and settings. Preventing GPS spoofing (option F) is not directly related to securing the device against malicious applications. Option E, blocking third-party application installation, is also a good security measure, but it's not mentioned that the malicious applications were installed from third-party sources.
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8809cb9
11 months, 2 weeks ago
This is wrong. A is correct but E is the second correct answer. The question is asking about how to prevent the issue of malicious software being added to the device, not about physical unrestricted access to the device. A pin wouldn’t stop malware from coming onto a device if it’s ran by the user.
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1 year, 8 months ago
Selected Answer: AE
sure this
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