Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services — Question 72

You have a server named Server1 that runs Windows Server 2012 R2. Server1 has a single volume that is encrypted by using BitLocker Drive Encryption
(BitLocker).
BitLocker is configured to save encryption keys to a Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Server1 is configured to perform a daily system image backup.
The motherboard on Server1 is upgraded.
After the upgrade, Windows Server 2012 R2 on Server1 fails to start.
You need to start the operating system on Server1 as soon as possible.
What should you do?

Answer options

• A. Start Server1 from the installation media. Run startrec.exe.
• B. Move the disk to a server that has a model of the old motherboard. Start the server from the installation media. Run bcdboot.exe.
• C. Move the disk to a server that has a model of the old motherboard. Start the server. Run tpm.msc.
• D. Start Server1 from the installation media. Perform a system image recovery.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because running tpm.msc on the server with the old motherboard allows you to reinitialize the TPM and unlock the BitLocker-encrypted drive. Option A is incorrect as startrec.exe is used for recovery but does not address the TPM issue. Option B is incorrect because bcdboot.exe is not suitable for fixing TPM-related boot failures. Option D fails to resolve the underlying issue with the TPM and BitLocker.