SecurityQuestion 52 of 100
Which control ensures that a mobile device's data can be erased remotely if the device is lost or stolen?
a.A louder ringtone
b.Disabling encryption
c.Turning off the passcode
d.Remote wipe capability
Explanation
Remote wipe lets an administrator or user erase a lost or stolen device's data over the network. Disabling encryption or the passcode would weaken protection, and ringtones are irrelevant to data safety.
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