CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) — Question 124

A technician is securing a newly deployed workstation that only assigned users can access. Which of the following techniques should the technician do to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the workstation? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Defragment the hard drive.
• B. Enable SSH.
• C. Enable screensaver locks.
• D. Disable iCloud integration.
• E. Enable the firewall.
• F. Apply the BIOS password.

Correct answer: C, F

Explanation

Enabling screensaver locks (C) helps to secure the workstation by requiring a password after a period of inactivity, thus preventing unauthorized access. Applying a BIOS password (F) further secures the machine by requiring authentication before the system can even boot, protecting against unauthorized users at a fundamental level. The other options do not directly prevent access; defragmenting a hard drive (A) optimizes performance, enabling SSH (B) allows remote access, disabling iCloud (D) does not affect local access, and enabling the firewall (E) provides network security but does not restrict physical access.