Exam SK0-005 Topic 2 Question 91 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's SK0-005 exam
Question #: 91
Topic #: 2
A server administrator is installing a new server on a manufacturing floor. Because the server is publicly accessible, security requires the server to undergo hardware hardening. Which of the following actions should the administrator take?

Suggested Answer: C Vote an answer

An action that the administrator should take to harden the hardware of a new server is to set a BIOS password.
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a firmware that initializes the hardware components and settings of a system before loading the operating system. BIOS password is a security feature that requires a user to enter a password before accessing or modifying the BIOS settings or booting up the system. By setting a BIOS password, the administrator can prevent unauthorized or malicious users from changing the hardware configuration or boot order of the server.
References: CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 Certification Study Guide, Chapter 5, Lesson 5.1, Objective 5.1

by Marsh at Oct 07, 2025, 03:10 PM

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