Question 1mediummultiple choice
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A vulnerability scan finds that an old print server still has SMBv1 enabled. The business says the vendor will not support a patch for at least two months, but the server must stay online. What is the best temporary mitigation?
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
Move the server to a restricted network segment and allow SMB access only from required hosts.
This is a strong temporary control because it directly limits who can reach the vulnerable service. Reducing reachable hosts is a standard way to lower risk when remediation must be delayed.
B
Distractor review
Turn off endpoint logging to reduce performance impact until the vendor releases a patch.
Disabling logging hides attacker activity and removes important evidence. It does not address the SMBv1 exposure and creates a monitoring gap.
C
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Increase the password length requirement for all users and keep the server on the same network.
Password policy changes do not mitigate a vulnerable network service. The attack surface remains largely unchanged if SMBv1 is still broadly reachable.
D
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Schedule a weekly reboot to clear any malicious sessions and reduce the chance of exploitation.
Rebooting does not remove the vulnerability and will not stop future exploitation attempts. It may even disrupt services without improving security.
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: Move the server to a restricted network segment and allow SMB access only from required hosts. — Because the server cannot be patched right away, the best action is a compensating control that reduces exposure without breaking the business requirement to stay online. Restricting the server to a limited network segment and allowing SMB only from necessary hosts lowers the chance of exploitation and confines any attack path. This is the practical security operations choice when remediation is deferred but risk still needs to be managed. Why others are wrong: Turning off logging creates blind spots and does nothing to address the vulnerable protocol. Strengthening passwords does not protect an exposed SMB service. Reboots do not remove the underlying weakness and are not a meaningful mitigation for a network-facing vulnerability.
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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