- A
Install a networked water-leak detection cable beneath the raised floor near the chilled-water line.
A leak-detection cable gives direct, early warning when moisture appears near the highest-risk area.
- B
Add monitored environmental alerts that notify the NOC or building management system when the sensor trips.
Monitored alerts ensure someone is informed immediately, even when the facility is unattended after hours.
- C
Replace standard doors with mantraps to prevent tailgating at the room entrance.
Why wrong: Mantraps address unauthorized entry, but they do not detect water leaks or warn about condensation under the floor.
- D
Increase firewall logging on the server VLAN to spot moisture-related outages.
Why wrong: Firewall logs are unrelated to environmental hazards and cannot detect water accumulating in the room.
- E
Use temperature-only sensors because condensation always raises heat first.
Why wrong: Temperature alone is not a reliable early indicator of moisture, especially when leak risk is the primary concern.
SY0-701 Security Operations Practice Question
This SY0-701 practice question tests your understanding of security operations. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A server room sits below a chilled-water line, and occasional condensation is forming on the pipe during humid afternoons. Facilities wants the earliest warning before water reaches equipment and a way to get an alert even if no one is onsite. Which two controls should be implemented? Select two.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Install a networked water-leak detection cable beneath the raised floor near the chilled-water line.
A networked water-leak detection cable is the correct choice because it provides continuous, real-time monitoring for moisture along the length of the cable. When condensation drips onto the cable, it completes a circuit between two conductors, triggering an immediate alert. This gives the earliest possible warning before water reaches server equipment, even in an unattended facility.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Install a networked water-leak detection cable beneath the raised floor near the chilled-water line.
Why this is correct
A leak-detection cable gives direct, early warning when moisture appears near the highest-risk area.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Add monitored environmental alerts that notify the NOC or building management system when the sensor trips.
Why this is correct
Monitored alerts ensure someone is informed immediately, even when the facility is unattended after hours.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Replace standard doors with mantraps to prevent tailgating at the room entrance.
Why it's wrong here
Mantraps address unauthorized entry, but they do not detect water leaks or warn about condensation under the floor.
- ✗
Increase firewall logging on the server VLAN to spot moisture-related outages.
Why it's wrong here
Firewall logs are unrelated to environmental hazards and cannot detect water accumulating in the room.
- ✗
Use temperature-only sensors because condensation always raises heat first.
Why it's wrong here
Temperature alone is not a reliable early indicator of moisture, especially when leak risk is the primary concern.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates may confuse environmental monitoring with network or access controls, selecting options like mantraps or firewall logging that address different security domains but do not solve the specific water-detection and alerting requirement.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Water-leak detection cables typically use two insulated conductors that are exposed when moisture bridges them, creating a resistance change that the controller measures. The controller can pinpoint the exact location of the leak along the cable (e.g., within 1 meter) using time-domain reflectometry (TDR) or resistance-based methods. In a raised-floor environment, these cables are often routed under the floor tiles in a serpentine pattern to maximize coverage near potential leak sources like chilled-water pipes.
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.
TExam Day Tips
- 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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A security analyst at a medium-sized enterprise encounters this scenario during an investigation or architecture review. The correct answer reflects best practice for the specific threat or control described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Security exam questions test whether you can match controls to threats in context — not just recall definitions.
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What does this SY0-701 question test?
Security Operations — This question tests Security Operations — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Install a networked water-leak detection cable beneath the raised floor near the chilled-water line. — A networked water-leak detection cable is the correct choice because it provides continuous, real-time monitoring for moisture along the length of the cable. When condensation drips onto the cable, it completes a circuit between two conductors, triggering an immediate alert. This gives the earliest possible warning before water reaches server equipment, even in an unattended facility.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
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