basic computer MCQ #17015

Full-disk encryption on a stolen laptop mainly protects data when the device is in which state?

basic computer MCQ #17015

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Full-disk encryption on a stolen laptop mainly protects data when the device is in which state?

    • A) Powered off and the storage is encrypted with a strong key
    • B) Running with the user already logged in and the disk unlocked
    • C) Connected to public Wi-Fi only
    • D) Printing a spreadsheet in gray-scale

    Answer: Powered off and the storage is encrypted with a strong key

    Explanation: Full-disk encryption only protects data when the device is powered off and the encryption key is not present in memory; once the user is logged in the disk is decrypted and accessible.