Question 1easymulti select
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A web application must be reachable from the internet, but its database should be isolated from direct internet access. Which two placements or controls are most appropriate? 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
Place the web server in a DMZ.
A DMZ is a screened network segment designed for systems that must be reachable from outside while still being separated from the internal network. It is a standard place for public-facing web servers.
B
Best answer
Keep the database on an internal network segment and restrict access to the web server only.
The database should not be directly reachable from the internet. Limiting its access to the web server with ACLs or firewall rules supports segmentation and reduces exposure.
C
Distractor review
Place both the web server and the database on the same internet-facing subnet.
Putting both systems on the same exposed subnet increases the risk that an attacker can reach the database directly. That defeats the purpose of segmentation.
D
Distractor review
Expose the database port to the internet so administrators can connect faster.
Directly exposing the database is a common and serious security mistake. Administrative convenience should never justify public access to a backend data store.
E
Distractor review
Use the guest wireless VLAN for both systems.
Guest wireless networks are meant for untrusted endpoints and should not host production servers. This would create an inappropriate trust zone for sensitive systems.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: an active trunk can still block the VLAN you need
A trunk being up does not prove every VLAN is crossing it. Check allowed VLAN lists, native VLAN mismatch, VLAN existence and access-port assignment.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
VLAN questions usually combine access-port and trunking clues. The key is to identify whether the issue is local to one switchport, caused by the trunk, or caused by the VLAN not existing where it needs to exist.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Access ports place end devices into a single VLAN.
- Trunk ports carry multiple VLANs between switches.
- Allowed VLAN lists decide which VLANs can cross a trunk.
- Native VLAN mismatch can create confusing symptoms.
TExam Day Tips
- Use show vlan brief to verify access VLANs.
- Use show interfaces trunk to verify trunk state and allowed VLANs.
- Do not treat every same-VLAN issue as a routing problem.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Access ports place end devices into a single VLAN.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Place the web server in a DMZ. — A common secure design is to place the public web server in a DMZ while keeping the database on an internal network that is only reachable from the web server. This architecture supports layered trust zones: the internet can reach the DMZ, but the database remains protected behind additional controls. It is a simple and effective way to reduce exposure without breaking the application. Why others are wrong: Placing both systems on the same internet-facing subnet or exposing the database directly removes the protection that segmentation is supposed to provide. Guest wireless is not an appropriate trust zone for production servers. The secure design is to separate the public-facing component from the internal data store.
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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