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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?
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.
Immediate remediation and reporting is required to address the security policy violation. Option A is incorrect because risk acceptance should be a formal process, not a casual decision based on convenience. Option B is incorrect because a software firewall does not provide the same level of isolation as a separate network segment and may not comply with policy. Option C is incorrect because it only addresses the symptom (cable length) but does not address the violation; the POS system must be moved to the correct segment.
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
This restores compliance and ensures proper documentation.
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