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200-201 Practice Question: A small retail company has a security policy that…
A small retail company has a security policy that requires all point-of-sale (POS) systems to be isolated on a separate network segment with strict firewall rules. During a network audit, you discover that the POS system is connected to the same network as the office workstations, violating policy. The store manager says it was done for convenience because the network cable was too short. What is the best course of action?
⚠ Common exam trap
200-201 often tests whether candidates prioritize immediate remediation and reporting over compensating controls or risk acceptance, tempting them to choose a quick fix that does not actually restore compliance.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Move the POS system to the correct network segment immediately and report the violation.
The best course of action is to immediately move the POS system to the correct network segment and report the violation, because the security policy explicitly requires isolation and the current setup exposes the POS to unnecessary risk. This action restores compliance and ensures the violation is documented for follow-up. It addresses both the technical misconfiguration and the procedural requirement to report.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Accept the risk because it's a small store.
Why it's wrong here
Risk acceptance should be a formal process, not a casual decision.
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Implement a software firewall on the POS system to compensate.
Why it's wrong here
Software firewalls are not a substitute for network segmentation.
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Purchase a longer cable and reconnect the POS to the correct segment.
Why it's wrong here
This addresses the physical issue but does not include reporting the violation.
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Move the POS system to the correct network segment immediately and report the violation.
Why this is correct
Policy mandates POS isolation on a dedicated segment with strict firewall rules. Reconnecting it to the office LAN removes that segmentation, so the system must be moved back immediately and the violation reported through proper channels.
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