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A scan returns five findings. Which two should be remediated first based on real-world risk? Select two. A) Internet-facing SSO gateway, CVSS 8.8, public exploit code, and auth bypass impact. B) Internal print server, CVSS 9.8, no known exploit, isolated VLAN, no sensitive data. C) File server with regulated customer records, CVSS 6.5, active exploitation in the wild, reachable from VPN. D) Lab hypervisor, CVSS 7.5, no exploit, scheduled retirement next month, used only by testers. E) Dev wiki, CVSS 5.0, no exploit, no sensitive data.
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
Internet-facing SSO gateway with public exploit code and authentication-bypass impact.
This is a top-priority remediation because the system is internet-facing, has publicly available exploit code, and can lead to authentication bypass. In practice, exposure and exploitability often outweigh CVSS alone because a compromised SSO service can become a foothold for broad lateral movement and account takeover across many systems.
B
Distractor review
Internal print server on an isolated VLAN with no known exploit and no sensitive data.
Although the CVSS score is high, the asset is isolated, has no known exploit activity, and does not store sensitive data. That lowers immediate business and attack-path risk compared with externally reachable or actively exploited systems. It should still be remediated, but not before higher-impact findings.
C
Best answer
File server containing regulated customer records, with active exploitation in the wild and VPN reachability.
This is also a top-priority item because it protects regulated data and is reachable from a remote access path. Active exploitation in the wild indicates attackers are already using the weakness, so the risk is immediate even with a lower CVSS score than some other findings. Data sensitivity, exposure, and observed exploitation together make this a high-priority fix.
D
Distractor review
Lab hypervisor that is scheduled for retirement next month and used only by testers.
A planned retirement and limited lab use reduce the urgency, especially if there is no known active exploit. The issue should be tracked, but the short remaining lifespan and constrained exposure make it less urgent than internet-facing or actively exploited production assets.
E
Distractor review
Development wiki with low severity, no exploit, and no sensitive data.
This is the lowest-risk item in the list because it has limited exposure and minimal business impact if compromised. It may still deserve remediation during normal maintenance, but it should not outrank systems with public exploit code, active exploitation, or regulated data.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: an active trunk can still block the VLAN you need
A trunk being up does not prove every VLAN is crossing it. Check allowed VLAN lists, native VLAN mismatch, VLAN existence and access-port assignment.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
VLAN questions usually combine access-port and trunking clues. The key is to identify whether the issue is local to one switchport, caused by the trunk, or caused by the VLAN not existing where it needs to exist.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Access ports place end devices into a single VLAN.
- Trunk ports carry multiple VLANs between switches.
- Allowed VLAN lists decide which VLANs can cross a trunk.
- Native VLAN mismatch can create confusing symptoms.
TExam Day Tips
- Use show vlan brief to verify access VLANs.
- Use show interfaces trunk to verify trunk state and allowed VLANs.
- Do not treat every same-VLAN issue as a routing problem.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Access ports place end devices into a single VLAN.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Internet-facing SSO gateway with public exploit code and authentication-bypass impact. — The first two fixes should be the internet-facing SSO gateway and the VPN-reachable file server holding regulated customer data. The SSO gateway is exposed to the internet, has public exploit code, and could enable authentication bypass across the environment. The file server is also high priority because it contains regulated data and is already being actively exploited in the wild, which increases immediate risk beyond what the CVSS score alone suggests. Remediation prioritization should weigh exploitability, exposure, and business impact together. Why others are wrong: A high CVSS score by itself does not make a vulnerability the top priority if the system is isolated, low-value, or not actively targeted. The print server, lab hypervisor, and dev wiki are all lower risk because their exposure and business impact are limited, and there is no indication of active exploitation. Risk-based remediation should focus first on systems attackers can reach and weaponize quickly.
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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