ITBC201: Understanding Hardware Security
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What is the primary purpose of the BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM) utility?

  • To exclusively manage and maintain BitLocker To Go
  • To provide enterprise-based utilities for managing and maintaining BitLocker and BitLocker To Go (correct)
  • To prioritize hard disk speed over security
  • To reduce the costs associated with provisioning and supporting unencrypted BitLocker drives

    • What is the main challenge associated with BitLocker deployment?

  • Deciding whether to prioritize better speed or better security for the hard disk
  • Prioritizing hard disk speed over security
  • Managing and maintaining BitLocker and BitLocker To Go (correct)
  • Provisioning and supporting encrypted BitLocker drives

    • What is a benefit of using MBAM?

  • Reducing costs associated with provisioning and supporting unencrypted BitLocker drives
  • Increasing the complexity of BitLocker deployment and key recovery
  • Reducing costs associated with provisioning and supporting encrypted BitLocker drives (correct)
  • Increasing the costs associated with provisioning and supporting encrypted BitLocker drives

    • What is a task that MBAM can simplify?

    <p>BitLocker deployment, key recovery, and centralized compliance monitoring and reporting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a utility provided by Microsoft for the IT department?

    <p>The BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM) utility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended encryption mode to select when prompted with the Choose which encryption mode to use window?

    <p>Compatible mode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What version of Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is required to store the security key in BitLocker?

    <p>TPM version 1.2 or higher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens after a few minutes of encrypting the removable drive?

    <p>The drive is encrypted and can be removed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the recovery key in BitLocker?

    <p>To unlock the drive if the password is forgotten</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the TPM discovers a potential security risk in BitLocker?

    <p>The system drive will not be unlocked until you enter the 48-digit BitLocker recovery password</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to store the BitLocker encryption key if a computer does not have a TPM?

    <p>A removable USB drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you access the encrypted drive?

    <p>By inserting the drive and entering the password</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when you click Turn off BitLocker?

    <p>The decryption process starts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many partitions are required for BitLocker to work?

    <p>Two partitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the active partition in BitLocker?

    <p>To start the computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to navigate to the Control Panel in Small icons view in Step 3?

    <p>To access the BitLocker Drive Encryption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the status of BitLocker when using a local account?

    <p>Manually turned on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of BitLocker Drive Encryption?

    <p>To prevent individuals from stealing your computer and viewing personal and sensitive data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following Windows editions comes with BitLocker Drive Encryption?

    <p>Windows 8.1 Pro Edition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of drives can be encrypted with BitLocker?

    <p>Only the operating system drive (usually C:) or internal hard drives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is BitLocker To Go used for?

    <p>To encrypt removable media such as external hard disks or USB drives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you select in the Choose how much of your drive to encrypt window?

    <p>Encrypt used disk space only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens after you click Continue in the Are you ready to encrypt this drive window?

    <p>The computer restarts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is BitLocker automatically turned on?

    <p>When you log into a personal Microsoft account or a work or school account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to new files added to an encrypted drive?

    <p>They are encrypted automatically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a TPM in relation to BitLocker?

    <p>To store the disk encryption key.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do you go to turn off BitLocker?

    <p>Control Panel &gt; System and Security &gt; BitLocker Drive Encryption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when you click Turn off BitLocker?

    <p>The drive is decrypted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might the decryption process take a while?

    <p>Because of the size of the drive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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