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CAS-004 Practice Question: A security team discovers a misconfiguration that…
A security team discovers a misconfiguration that exposes sensitive data. The operations team wants to wait until the next maintenance window. What is the BEST course of action?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the misconception that operational convenience (waiting for a maintenance window) can override immediate security risks, but in CAS-004, the correct answer always prioritizes containment and remediation of active exposures over change management schedules.
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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Immediately fix the misconfiguration
When a misconfiguration exposes sensitive data, the security team must prioritize immediate remediation to prevent data exfiltration or regulatory penalties. Waiting for a maintenance window violates the principle of timely risk mitigation, especially when the exposure is active and exploitable. The best course of action is to fix the misconfiguration immediately, even if it requires a temporary service disruption, as the risk of data breach outweighs operational convenience.
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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Document the risk and accept it
Why it's wrong here
Unacceptable for a high-severity exposure.
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Notify the data protection authority
Why it's wrong here
Notification is not a corrective action.
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Immediately fix the misconfiguration
Why this is correct
Reduces risk immediately.
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Implement a temporary workaround
Why it's wrong here
Workaround may not fully address the exposure.
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