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Which of the following would be BEST to keep the data on a laptop safe if the laptop is lost or stolen?

  1. Firewall

  2. Antivirus software

  3. Full disk encryption

  4. Biometric authentication

The correct answer is: Full disk encryption

Full disk encryption would be the best option to keep the data on a laptop safe if it is lost or stolen. This option is the most effective because it encrypts all data on the laptop and requires a security key to access the data. B and A are not the best options because they primarily protect against malware and unauthorized access over a network, but do not directly protect the data on the laptop if it is physically lost or stolen. D is not the best option as biometric authentication only protects the laptop from unauthorized access by an individual, but does not protect the data itself. Biometric authentication can also be easily bypassed or hacked.