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A scan keeps reporting the same medium-severity TLS configuration issue on a public web server. The application owner says the vendor software cannot be changed until next quarter, but they can place the service behind a reverse proxy that enforces stronger cipher settings. How should the issue be handled in the vulnerability management process?
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
Distractor review
Close the finding as fixed because the reverse proxy reduces the risk
The issue is not actually fixed in the vulnerable component, even if the proxy reduces exposure.
B
Best answer
Record an exception, document the compensating control, and set a review or remediation date
An exception with documented mitigation and follow-up keeps the risk visible and tracked until the underlying issue can be remediated.
C
Distractor review
Mark the finding as a false positive and remove it from future scans
The scanner is detecting a real configuration issue, so it should not be dismissed as a false positive.
D
Distractor review
Ignore the finding until the vendor releases a new version
Ignoring the issue leaves the organization without accountability, tracking, or a documented risk decision.
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: Record an exception, document the compensating control, and set a review or remediation date — The best process is to record an exception, document the compensating control, and assign a review date. The reverse proxy reduces risk, but the underlying issue still exists in the original application stack, so the organization should not treat it as fully remediated. This keeps risk ownership clear, preserves auditability, and ensures the team revisits the issue when a real fix becomes available. Good vulnerability management tracks both exposure and mitigation status. Why others are wrong: A overstates the effect of the proxy and falsely implies the root issue is solved. C is incorrect because the scanner is not mistaken; the problem exists. D removes governance and makes it easy for the risk to be forgotten. The right approach is controlled risk acceptance with a compensating control and a planned revisit.
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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