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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
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
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
Best answer
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
Best answer
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
Distractor review
Rely on the vendor's promise that a better version will be available eventually.
A future promise does not reduce present risk and does not create an enforceable exception record.
E
Distractor review
Approve an unlimited waiver so operations do not need to revisit the issue.
An open-ended waiver removes review discipline and leaves the organization exposed without a defined end date.
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: Assign a named risk owner who is authorized to accept the residual risk. — Temporary exceptions should be controlled, documented, and time-limited. A sound approval includes a named risk owner who can accept the residual risk, a defined expiration date with review, and at least one compensating control to reduce exposure while the legacy application remains in service. This approach preserves business continuity without silently converting a short-term exception into an indefinite exception that nobody revisits. Why others are wrong: The vendor's promise is not a control, and it does not change the current risk posture. An unlimited waiver is especially poor because it removes accountability, review, and urgency. The correct choices focus on governance and risk treatment: assign ownership, limit the duration, and reduce exposure while the business keeps operating.
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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