Question 1easymulti select
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A manager asks how to decide whether a new security issue is worth spending money on. Which two factors should be reviewed first? 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
Likelihood that the issue will be exploited
Likelihood estimates how probable the event is, which helps determine whether the organization is facing a realistic threat.
B
Best answer
Business impact if the issue is successful
Impact shows how much harm the organization could suffer, such as downtime, financial loss, or reputational damage.
C
Distractor review
The color used on the vulnerability report
Report colors may help with readability, but they do not measure actual business risk or priority.
D
Distractor review
The number of users in the IT department
Staffing levels are not direct measures of the risk itself, so they should not drive initial prioritization.
E
Distractor review
The age of the server name in inventory
Inventory naming history does not indicate whether the issue is likely to be exploited or how severe the outcome would be.
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.
Technical deep dive
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: Likelihood that the issue will be exploited — Likelihood and impact are the first two factors used to judge whether a risk deserves immediate spending. Likelihood answers how likely exploitation is, while impact answers how harmful success would be to the business. Together they form the core of risk prioritization. A problem that is both likely and damaging should be treated sooner than one that is merely annoying or poorly documented. Why others are wrong: Report color, IT staffing, and inventory naming do not meaningfully describe security risk. They may help with administration or presentation, but they do not tell the manager how likely the issue is or how much damage it could cause. Those details are secondary to the basic likelihood-and-impact assessment used in risk decisions.
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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