CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) — Question 398

A systems administrator is configuring a new workstation.
Which of the following will MOST likely be the administrator's FIRST step?

Answer options

• A. Set the screen time-out lock
• B. Change the default administrator account
• C. Require a BIOS/UEFI password
• D. Enable full disk encryption

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as requiring a BIOS/UEFI password is a crucial step for securing the workstation from unauthorized access before the operating system even loads. The other options, while important, are secondary steps that can be configured after ensuring the initial hardware security is in place.