CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) — Question 365

A technology refresh will be performed on all mobile phones and PCs in a sales department. Joe, the sales manager, is concerned his personal data on his phone, such as contacts, pictures, and videos, will be replaced. Which of the following should be performed before the device is refreshed to save the data without compromising security?

Answer options

• A. Synchronize the device to a flash drive remotely.
• B. Synchronize data across the network to a shared public folder.
• C. Synchronize the device to a private cloud.
• D. Synchronize data to a virtual machine in the datacenter.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because synchronizing the device to a private cloud allows for secure storage of personal data, ensuring it is accessible after the refresh. Option A is not secure as it involves a flash drive that could be lost or stolen. Option B risks exposing data in a shared public folder, compromising security, while option D does not provide a practical method for personal data backup since a virtual machine is not designed for personal data storage.