Question 1hardmulti select
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A developer requests a 45-day exception to use an unsupported browser plug-in on two engineering workstations so a legacy design tool can finish a customer deliverable. Which three conditions should be required before approving the exception? 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
Document a business justification that explains why the plug-in is required for the deliverable.
A justified exception must tie the request to a real business need, not convenience or preference.
B
Distractor review
Convert the exception into a permanent waiver to avoid repeated review overhead.
Permanent approval defeats exception management and ignores the expectation that exceptions expire and are reviewed.
C
Best answer
Set a defined end date and require review before the exception expires.
Time-bounding the exception ensures the risk is revisited and not silently carried forward indefinitely.
D
Best answer
Apply compensating controls, such as host isolation, restricted user access, or limiting use to named workstations.
Compensating controls reduce exposure while the exception remains in place, which is essential for risk management.
E
Distractor review
Allow the requestor to self-approve the exception if the project deadline is urgent.
Self-approval bypasses governance and removes independent review of the associated security risk.
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: Document a business justification that explains why the plug-in is required for the deliverable. — A valid exception needs more than a request; it needs governance. The request should have a documented business justification, a defined expiration date, and compensating controls that reduce risk while the exception is active. Those requirements ensure the organization understands why the deviation exists, how long it will last, and what is being done to control the added exposure. This balances business continuity with accountable security oversight. Why others are wrong: Turning the exception into a permanent waiver is governance failure, not approval. Letting the requester self-approve removes independent risk review and creates conflict of interest. The exception process exists to document necessity, time-limit the deviation, and ensure compensating measures are in place before the risk is accepted.
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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