SY0-701 Domain 1: General Security Concepts

An MS Windows component that enables encryption of individual files is called:

Multiple choice — select one answer

Answer choices

  1. a. SED
  2. b. EFS
  3. c. BitLocker
  4. d. FDE

Architectural breakdown & explanation

Encrypting File System (EFS) encrypts individual files in Windows; BitLocker provides full-volume encryption.

Correct answer(s): b. EFS

Exam domain: Domain 1: General Security Concepts (12% weight on the official guide).

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