- A
Assign a named risk owner who is authorized to accept the residual risk.
Accountability matters because only an authorized business owner should accept the remaining exposure for a temporary exception.
- B
Set a clear expiration date and mandatory review point before renewal.
Time-boxing the exception prevents a temporary waiver from becoming a permanent uncontrolled risk.
- C
Implement a compensating control such as network restriction or added monitoring.
A compensating control reduces exposure while the organization works toward a permanent fix or replacement.
- D
Rely on the vendor's promise that a better version will be available eventually.
Why wrong: A future promise does not reduce present risk and does not create an enforceable exception record.
- E
Approve an unlimited waiver so operations do not need to revisit the issue.
Why wrong: An open-ended waiver removes review discipline and leaves the organization exposed without a defined end date.
SY0-701 Security Program Management and Oversight Practice Question
This SY0-701 practice question tests your understanding of security program management and oversight. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A manufacturing company must keep a legacy scheduling application running for 60 days while replacement testing finishes. The application supports production orders, and the business cannot tolerate a shutdown. Which three conditions should be required before approving the temporary exception? Select three.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Assign a named risk owner who is authorized to accept the residual risk.
Assigning a named risk owner who is authorized to accept residual risk is a fundamental requirement for any risk exception. This ensures accountability and that a specific individual with the authority to accept the potential consequences of running an unsupported system is identified. Without a designated owner, the exception lacks governance and could lead to unmanaged exposure.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Assign a named risk owner who is authorized to accept the residual risk.
Why this is correct
Accountability matters because only an authorized business owner should accept the remaining exposure for a temporary exception.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Set a clear expiration date and mandatory review point before renewal.
Why this is correct
Time-boxing the exception prevents a temporary waiver from becoming a permanent uncontrolled risk.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Implement a compensating control such as network restriction or added monitoring.
Why this is correct
A compensating control reduces exposure while the organization works toward a permanent fix or replacement.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Rely on the vendor's promise that a better version will be available eventually.
Why it's wrong here
A future promise does not reduce present risk and does not create an enforceable exception record.
- ✗
Approve an unlimited waiver so operations do not need to revisit the issue.
Why it's wrong here
An open-ended waiver removes review discipline and leaves the organization exposed without a defined end date.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates might think only one or two of these conditions are needed, but the SY0-701 exam expects all three—risk owner, expiration/review, and compensating controls—to be present for a valid risk exception.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Risk exceptions are formal deviations from a security policy, often documented in a risk register. The risk owner is typically a senior manager who can approve the residual risk after compensating controls are applied. The expiration date triggers a mandatory review, often tied to a project milestone, and if the replacement testing is delayed, the exception must be re-evaluated. Compensating controls for a legacy scheduling application might include placing it on a separate VLAN with strict ACLs, implementing host-based intrusion detection, or requiring multi-factor authentication for access.
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.
TExam Day Tips
- 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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A security analyst at a medium-sized enterprise encounters this scenario during an investigation or architecture review. The correct answer reflects best practice for the specific threat or control described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Security exam questions test whether you can match controls to threats in context — not just recall definitions.
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What does this SY0-701 question test?
Security Program Management and Oversight — This question tests Security Program Management and Oversight — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Assign a named risk owner who is authorized to accept the residual risk. — Assigning a named risk owner who is authorized to accept residual risk is a fundamental requirement for any risk exception. This ensures accountability and that a specific individual with the authority to accept the potential consequences of running an unsupported system is identified. Without a designated owner, the exception lacks governance and could lead to unmanaged exposure.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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