Question 1easymultiple choice
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A security team can patch only one system today. Which asset should be remediated first?
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
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An internal print server with a high-severity finding and no direct user access
The finding is serious, but the system is internal and has limited exposure. It is not the best first choice when a more exposed system is available.
B
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A lab workstation with a critical finding and no sensitive data
The severity is high, but the environment is isolated and the data is not sensitive. Exposure and business risk are lower than on an internet-facing system.
C
Best answer
An internet-facing application server with a critical vulnerability and a known exploit
An internet-facing system with a critical vulnerability and a known exploit has the highest immediate risk. Attackers can reach it easily, and public exploit code increases the chance of compromise, so it should be patched first.
D
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A user laptop with a medium-severity issue that requires local access
A medium-severity issue on a single laptop is less urgent than a critical, exploitable weakness on an exposed server. It is important, but not the top priority here.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: An internet-facing application server with a critical vulnerability and a known exploit — The internet-facing application server should be patched first because remediation priority is based on both severity and exposure. A critical issue on a system that attackers can reach from the internet is far more likely to be exploited than an internal or isolated asset. Security teams usually prioritize the highest business and technical risk, and a known exploit makes the public-facing server the most urgent target. Why others are wrong: The internal print server is less exposed, so its risk is lower than the public server. The lab workstation has a critical finding, but its isolation and lack of sensitive data reduce urgency. The user laptop issue is only medium severity and requires local access, which makes it less risky than the internet-facing server.
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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