Question 19

The technician should configure a BIOS password.

Configuring a BIOS password ensures that only authorized administrators can access and change BIOS settings, including enabling virtualization technology when necessary.

A) BIOS password

This option is correct because setting a BIOS password restricts access to the BIOS setup utility. This means only individuals with the password, typically administrators, can modify settings such as enabling virtualization technology. This security measure effectively prevents unauthorized users from making changes that could affect system performance or security.

B) Guest account

The guest account is not relevant in this context as it is typically used to provide limited access to users who do not have a personal account on the system. It does not grant the ability to change BIOS settings or manage virtualization technology, making it an ineffective option for the technician's needs.

C) Screen lock

A screen lock secures the operating system when a device is not in use, but it does not control access to the BIOS or system firmware settings. Therefore, while it protects user sessions, it does not prevent unauthorized changes to virtualization settings, rendering it insufficient for this specific requirement.

D) AutoRun setting

The AutoRun setting pertains to the automatic execution of programs from removable media and does not relate to BIOS configurations or virtualization technology. Consequently, this option is irrelevant to the technician's goal of securing BIOS access for virtualization settings.

Conclusion

In summary, a BIOS password is the only option that effectively restricts access to critical system settings, ensuring that only administrators can enable virtualization technology. All other options either do not pertain to BIOS security or fail to provide the necessary control over system configurations, highlighting the importance of the correct choice.