Exam SK0-005 topic 1 question 440 discussion

Actual exam question from CompTIA's SK0-005

Question #: 440
Topic #: 1

A technician is investigating a server's configuration to secure it from physical threats. The technician checks the BIOS and sees the following boot order:

USB Drive -

CDROM Drive -

Network Adapter -

RAID Controller -

Additionally, the server's host OS is stored on mirrored drives. Which of the following should the technician do to secure the server?

A. Disable all except RAID Controller.
B. Block USB ports on the server.
C. Set BIOS password.
D. Move RAID Controller to the top of the list.

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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

by Kabbath1986 at May 15, 2025, 8:35 a.m.

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Kabbath1986

1 week ago

Selected Answer: A

The correct answer is: A. Disable all except RAID Controller. Here's why: The current boot order allows the server to boot from USB, CDROM, or network before the RAID controller (which holds the actual OS on mirrored drives). This creates a security vulnerability, as an attacker with physical access could boot from a USB or CD and bypass the installed OS to access or manipulate data. By disabling all boot options except the RAID Controller, the technician ensures that the server can only boot from the internal drives, significantly reducing the risk of booting into unauthorized environments.

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