Question 1mediummultiple choice
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A vulnerability scan identifies four issues across a small company. Which item should the operations team remediate 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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A critical flaw on a disconnected training laptop that is used only in the lab
Although the severity rating is high, the system is isolated and has very limited business exposure. The likelihood of external exploitation is low, so the overall risk is reduced compared with an exposed production system.
B
Best answer
A high-severity flaw on an internet-facing customer portal with public exploit code available
This is the best choice because risk is driven by both likelihood and impact. An internet-facing system with public exploit code has a much higher chance of being attacked, and a customer portal can affect sensitive data and business operations. Even if another issue has a higher severity label, exposure and active exploitability make this item the most urgent business risk.
C
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A medium-severity flaw on an internal print server that stores no sensitive data
This issue still matters, but its business impact is lower because the system is internal and does not hold valuable data. It is a reasonable remediation item, but not the first priority when compared with a public-facing system that attackers can reach directly.
D
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A low-severity flaw on an archive server scheduled for retirement next month
A soon-to-be-retired system with a low-severity issue usually has lower practical risk than an actively used production service. It may still need tracking, but it is not the best first remediation target when more exposed systems are available.
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.
Technical deep dive
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: A high-severity flaw on an internet-facing customer portal with public exploit code available — The best remediation priority is the internet-facing customer portal with public exploit code because it combines high likelihood of attack with meaningful business impact. Security teams should rank risk by exposure, exploitability, and impact, not by severity score alone. A production portal reachable from the internet is more likely to be targeted than an internal or isolated system, and compromise could affect customers, revenue, and reputation. Why others are wrong: The disconnected lab laptop and archive server have limited exposure and lower immediate business impact, so their overall risk is lower. The internal print server is also less urgent because it is not directly exposed and does not hold sensitive information. These issues still belong in the backlog, but they are not the best first remediation target when an exploitable public service is available.
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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