5.2 Describe Endpoint Device Management and Asset Inventory Systems Such as MDM 350-701 Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A company uses an MDM to manage employee smartphones and an asset inventory system to track all IT assets. The security team wants to automatically flag any smartphone that is not enrolled in MDM but is still listed in the asset inventory as an active device. Which integration approach would achieve this?

   • AUse the asset inventory system to enforce MDM enrollment on all smartphones.
   • BManually compare the asset inventory list with the MDM console once a month.
   • CSynchronize the asset inventory with the MDM enrollment database and create a report that identifies devices in inventory but not in MDM.
   • DRequire all smartphones to be enrolled in MDM before they are added to the asset inventory.
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2. 17application · medium

   A company wants to automate the process of identifying endpoints that are missing critical security patches. They have an asset inventory system that tracks installed software versions. What additional capability would allow them to automatically flag devices with missing patches?

   • AUse the asset inventory's built-in patch management feature.
   • BIntegrate the asset inventory with a vulnerability management system that compares installed versions against known vulnerabilities.
   • CManually review the inventory reports each month.
   • DDeploy an MDM solution to manage patch installation.
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4. 18application · medium

   A financial firm is preparing for an audit that requires a complete list of all endpoint devices, including model, OS version, installed software, and the user to whom each device is assigned. The firm currently uses an MDM solution for mobile devices but has no system for desktops and laptops. Which action would best address the audit requirement?

   • APurchase a new MDM solution that supports only mobile devices and use it for desktops as well.
   • BDeploy an asset inventory system that discovers and tracks all endpoints, and integrate it with the existing MDM to unify the asset records.
   • CUse the MDM's existing device list and manually add desktop and laptop information to a spreadsheet for the audit.
   • DAsk each employee to report their device specifications and software installations via an email survey.
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5. 19expert · hard

   A company is considering MDM for its corporate-owned laptops and smartphones. The security team is concerned about the overhead of managing two separate solutions: one for mobile devices and one for desktops. They want a single solution that can manage both device types and enforce consistent security policies. Which approach is most appropriate?

   • AUse a Mobile Application Management (MAM) solution for both mobile and desktop devices.
   • BUse the existing MDM for mobile devices and a separate asset inventory system for desktops.
   • CUse a traditional PC management tool for both desktops and mobile devices.
   • DDeploy a Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solution that includes MDM capabilities for mobile and PC management.
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6. 20foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of the device enrollment process in MDM?

   • ATo register the device with the MDM system so it can be managed and policies applied
   • BTo perform a factory reset on the device to remove all data
   • CTo install antivirus software on the device
   • DTo configure the device's network settings for internet access
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