Question 1hardmulti select
Full question →hardmulti selectObjective-mapped
A cloud support team is replacing separate logins for several internal apps. The new design must support one sign-in, reduce the chance that a stolen session remains valid too long, and let the identity team revoke access centrally after termination. Which three controls best fit? Select three.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Best answer
Implement SSO through federation with the identity provider as the source of truth.
Federation and SSO let one identity provider authenticate the user and then assert that identity to connected applications. This eliminates repeated logins while keeping authentication centralized. It also makes termination and access changes easier because the identity team controls the authoritative account.
B
Best answer
Configure short idle and absolute session timeouts with reauthentication for sensitive actions.
Short session lifetimes reduce the window in which a stolen token or abandoned session can be abused. Reauthentication for sensitive actions adds a second control point when risk increases. Together, these settings make session hijacking less valuable to an attacker and help limit how long access survives.
C
Best answer
Use MFA so the initial authentication requires something the user has or is.
MFA strengthens the initial trust decision and makes stolen passwords alone insufficient to log in. That is especially important when multiple apps trust the same identity. It supports the goal of reducing unauthorized access even when credentials are phished or reused.
D
Distractor review
Keep app-specific local accounts so each application can manage sessions independently.
Separate local accounts fragment identity control and make termination slower and less reliable. They also force users to manage multiple credentials and increase administrative overhead. The scenario calls for centralized revocation and one sign-in, which local accounts do not provide well.
E
Distractor review
Disable centralized logout so active sessions are never interrupted during maintenance.
Disabling centralized logout makes it harder to revoke access when a user leaves or when a session is suspected to be compromised. Centralized session control is a key benefit of federation and SSO. Availability during maintenance does not outweigh the risk of unmanageable sessions.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Implement SSO through federation with the identity provider as the source of truth. — The right design uses federation or SSO to give the user one identity across apps, MFA to strengthen the initial login, and short session controls to reduce the value of stolen tokens. Centralized identity also allows the security team to revoke access quickly after termination. This combination addresses convenience, revocation, and session risk without requiring separate logins for every application. Why others are wrong: Local accounts and disabled centralized logout both work against the stated goals. They make termination and session control harder, not easier. The scenario needs a unified identity model with strong authentication and limited session duration, not fragmented app-by-app access.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
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