CompTIA 220-1202 Exam - Topic 3 Question 8 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's 220-1202 exam

Question #: 8
Topic #: 3

A technician is securing a newly deployed workstation. Only authorized users should access it. Which actions should the technician take? (Select two)

ADefragment the hard drive

BEnable SSH

CEnable screensaver locks

DDisable iCloud integration

EEnable the firewall

FApply the BIOS password

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Suggested Answer: C, F

Screensaver lockshelp protect unattended workstations.

BIOS passwordsprevent unauthorized changes at startup or during boot.

FromQUENTIN DOCTER - COMPTIA A+ COMPLETE study GUIDE:

''Applying a BIOS password adds a pre-boot security layer. Screensaver locks help protect logged-in sessions during idle times.''

by Alex at Jul 09, 2025, 05:15 AM

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Georgiana

2 months ago

SSH is good, but not really for workstation access.

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Hui

2 months ago

Wait, why would you disable iCloud? That seems odd.

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Juan

2 months ago

Definitely enable screensaver locks!

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Novella

3 months ago

Firewalls are essential for security!

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Louvenia

3 months ago

Agree, a BIOS password is a must too.

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Chaya

3 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I remember that screensaver locks and BIOS passwords were mentioned as good security measures.

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Sylvie

3 months ago

I think enabling the firewall is crucial for security, but I can't recall if it's specifically about user access.

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Oretha

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like applying a BIOS password could help restrict access to the hardware level.

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Allene

4 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of locking workstations, so I think enabling screensaver locks might be one of the right answers.

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Kenny

4 months ago

The key here is restricting access, so I'd enable the firewall and screensaver locks. Disabling iCloud could also help, but the firewall and locks are the most important.

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Aliza

4 months ago

Defragging the hard drive? That's not really a security measure. I'd definitely choose the firewall and screensaver locks to lock this workstation down.

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Ronnie

4 months ago

Okay, let's see here. Disabling iCloud integration and applying a BIOS password seem like good ways to limit access. Gotta make sure only the right people can get in.

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Sanjuana

5 months ago

Hmm, not sure about enabling SSH - that could open up the system to unauthorized remote access. I'd go with the firewall and BIOS password instead.

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Tayna

5 months ago

This question is pretty straightforward. I'd focus on enabling security measures to restrict access, like the firewall and screensaver locks.

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Alline

7 months ago

Wait, SSH? On a secured workstation? This guy's tryin' to hack the system or something! C and F all the way, no doubt about it.

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Dick

5 months ago

User 2: I agree, screensaver locks and BIOS password are the way to go.

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Tayna

5 months ago

User 1: SSH is a security risk, we should definitely not enable it.

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Werner

7 months ago

Ooh, I know this one! C and F, baby. Gotta keep those pesky users out with a good ol' BIOS password and screensaver lock. Technician's got their work cut out for them, that's for sure.

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