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CAS-004 Practice Question: A SOC team uses a SOAR platform to automate…
A SOC team uses a SOAR platform to automate incident response. They want to ensure that playbooks run with minimal human intervention but still require approval for actions that could cause service disruption. Which approach should be used?
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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Implement conditional manual approval for destructive actions.
Conditional manual approval (option C) is the correct approach because it allows the SOAR platform to automatically execute low-risk actions while requiring human approval for high-risk or destructive actions that could cause service disruption. This balances automation efficiency with necessary oversight. Option A is inefficient and defeats automation. Option B is a technical control that does not address approval. Option D is unsafe as it removes all human checks.
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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Require analyst sign-off for every playbook action.
Why it's wrong here
This defeats the purpose of automation.
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Use network isolation as a safety net for any action.
Why it's wrong here
Isolation does not provide approval control for specific actions.
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Implement conditional manual approval for destructive actions.
Why this is correct
Conditional approval balances automation and safety.
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Configure the SOAR to automatically execute all playbook steps.
Why it's wrong here
This could cause unapproved disruptive actions.
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