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A DevOps team stores container images in a registry before deployment. Which two practices reduce the chance of deploying a risky image? Select two.
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
Scan images for known vulnerabilities before they are promoted to production.
Image scanning helps identify vulnerable packages and libraries before deployment. This is a practical control because it finds known issues early in the pipeline, when they are easiest to fix.
B
Best answer
Use trusted minimal base images and remove unnecessary packages.
A smaller, trusted base image reduces the number of components that could contain vulnerabilities. Removing unnecessary packages also lowers attack surface and makes container images easier to maintain.
C
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Run containers as root by default to simplify troubleshooting.
Running containers as root increases the impact of a compromise. Secure container design favors least privilege, not maximum convenience for troubleshooting.
D
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Mount the host operating system filesystem into every container.
Mounting the host filesystem into containers breaks isolation and can expose the underlying system to the container. That is the opposite of secure tenant and workload separation.
E
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Deploy images using the latest tag without reviewing version history.
The latest tag can change over time and may hide exactly what was deployed. A secure process should favor controlled versions and validation, not blind trust in a moving tag.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Authentication checks who the user is.
- Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
- Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
- AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
- Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
- Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
- Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Authentication checks who the user is.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Scan images for known vulnerabilities before they are promoted to production. — Container image security starts with reducing what goes into the image and verifying it before deployment. Scanning images catches known vulnerabilities, while using trusted minimal base images removes unnecessary software from the start. These practices are simple, effective, and well aligned with cloud-native security controls because they reduce risk before the container ever runs. Why others are wrong: Running containers as root and mounting the host filesystem both weaken isolation and increase the blast radius of a compromise. Using a changing latest tag without review also makes deployments harder to track and validate. These choices make the environment less secure, not more secure.
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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