CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)Mobile DevicesHard
A company's MDM administrator configures a policy so that corporate tablets automatically lock and alert IT staff whenever they leave a designated hospital campus. Which MDM feature is being used?
- AGeofencing
- BRemote wipe
- CApplication whitelisting
- DStorage segmentation
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Geofencing
Geofencing uses GPS or network location data to define virtual boundaries; when a device crosses the boundary, the MDM platform can trigger actions such as locking the device or alerting administrators.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Remote wipe erases device data but is not location-based.
- C. Application whitelisting controls which apps can run, unrelated to location.
- D. Storage segmentation separates personal and corporate data, not location-based.
Geofencing
An MDM feature that uses location boundaries to trigger automated actions like locking a device or alerting staff.
- Relies on GPS/network location tracking
- Common for asset protection and compliance
- Can trigger lock, wipe, or notification actions
Memory trick: Geofence = invisible fence that locks the device if it wanders off.