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A security team wants to reduce the chance that employees boot unmanaged tools from removable media and wants only approved software to run on laptops. Which two controls should they use? Select two.
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
Secure Boot
Secure Boot helps ensure the device starts using trusted boot components instead of unapproved pre-boot code. That reduces the risk of tampered boot media or rogue recovery tools.
B
Best answer
Application control or allowlisting
Application control blocks unauthorized programs from running after the operating system starts. It is the best fit when the goal is to permit only approved software.
C
Distractor review
DNS forwarding
DNS forwarding routes name lookups to another resolver, but it does not stop untrusted boot media or control executable execution. It is unrelated to endpoint hardening.
D
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Longer screen-lock timeout
A longer screen-lock timeout weakens physical security rather than improving it. It does not address boot integrity or application execution control.
E
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Public DNS resolvers
Public DNS resolvers may improve name resolution in some cases, but they do not prevent unauthorized boot or application execution. They are not the correct hardening controls here.
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.
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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: Secure Boot — Secure Boot helps the machine start only with trusted boot components, which reduces the risk of booting from untrusted media or modified pre-boot tools. Application control or allowlisting then restricts what programs can run after startup, so only approved software is allowed. Together, these controls protect both the startup process and the running operating system, which is exactly what this hardening requirement calls for. Why others are wrong: DNS-related settings and screen-lock timing do not address boot integrity or software execution. They may be useful in other security contexts, but they do not stop someone from starting a device with unauthorized media or running unapproved programs. The question is specifically about endpoint hardening controls, not network name resolution or inactivity policies.
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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