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A company uses MFA, endpoint protection, firewalls, and network segmentation together to protect a customer portal. Which security principle does this best illustrate?
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
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Need-to-know, because users only see the data assigned to them.
Need-to-know limits data visibility to people with a business reason. The question is about multiple layers of protection, not about restricting data access.
B
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Separation of duties, because no single person performs every security task.
Separation of duties divides responsibilities among people to reduce fraud or abuse. The question describes stacked safeguards, not divided job responsibilities.
C
Best answer
Defense in depth, because multiple layers protect the same asset.
Defense in depth uses several different safeguards so one failure does not expose the asset. MFA, endpoint protection, firewalls, and segmentation are layered controls that work together to reduce risk if one layer fails.
D
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Zero trust, because the portal is hosted in the cloud.
Zero trust is based on continuous verification and not assuming trust based on location. A cloud deployment alone does not automatically make a design zero trust.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
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How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Defense in depth, because multiple layers protect the same asset. — Defense in depth is the best fit because the company is using multiple layers of protection around the same portal. If one control fails, such as a user bypassing a weak password, the other layers still reduce the chance of compromise. This layered strategy is a common and practical way to protect business applications. Why others are wrong: Need-to-know is about limiting access to specific information, not stacking security tools. Separation of duties is about splitting responsibilities among people, such as one person approving and another executing a change. Zero trust is a broader access model based on continuous verification; simply listing several controls does not make the design zero trust.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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