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A technician is configuring a new Windows 10 Pro workstation for a user who frequently travels. The user needs to encrypt their entire hard drive to protect sensitive data in case the laptop is lost or stolen. Which built-in Windows feature should the technician use to accomplish this?
- ADisk Management
- BBitLocker
- CEncrypting File System (EFS)
- DWindows Defender
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. BitLocker
BitLocker is a full-disk encryption feature included in Windows Pro and Enterprise editions that protects data by encrypting the entire volume, making it unreadable without the correct key.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Disk Management is used for partitioning and formatting drives, not for encryption.
- C. EFS encrypts individual files and folders, not the entire drive.
- D. Windows Defender is an antivirus and anti-malware solution, not a disk encryption tool.
BitLocker
A full-disk encryption feature included with Microsoft Windows Pro and Enterprise editions that protects data by encrypting entire volumes.
- Encrypts entire hard drives or removable drives.
- Requires a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for enhanced security.
- Protects data even if the device is stolen.
Memory trick: BitLocker secures the whole bit, not just a bit of the files.