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A web form stores a user's comment and later displays it to other users. A tester submits <script>alert(1)</script> and the script runs in the browser. What vulnerability is this?

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A web form stores a user's comment and later displays it to other users. A tester submits <script>alert(1)</script> and the script runs in the browser. What vulnerability is this?

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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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SQL injection

SQL injection targets database queries, not browser execution of injected script code.

B

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Cross-site request forgery

CSRF tricks a logged-in user into making unwanted actions, not running injected script.

C

Best answer

Cross-site scripting

The application reflects untrusted input into a page without proper encoding, allowing script execution.

D

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Command injection

Command injection abuses server-side OS commands, not JavaScript running in a browser.

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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A laptop is suspected of being used in a malware incident. It is still powered on and connected to Wi-Fi. What should the responder do before shutting it down?

Question 2

An employee reports a ransomware note on a file server. The server is still powered on, shares are still being accessed, and management wants service restored as quickly as possible. What should the incident response team do first?

Question 3

An employee reports a ransomware note on a finance laptop. The laptop is still powered on, connected to Wi-Fi, and the user says they were just working in a spreadsheet. Management wants the fastest safe response that also preserves evidence. What should the responder do first?

Question 4

You are handed a company laptop suspected in an insider theft case. Legal says the evidence may be needed in court. Which action best preserves admissibility?

Question 5

A developer wants to reduce the risk of SQL injection in a new customer search form. Which two changes are the best mitigations? Select two.

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A branch office uses a flat LAN, and a compromise on one user workstation could spread quickly to finance systems. Management wants finance workstations isolated from general users, but finance staff still need access to a central finance application and network printer. What is the best design change?

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: Cross-site scripting — This is cross-site scripting because untrusted input is stored and later rendered in a way that lets attacker-controlled script execute in another user's browser. The issue is the lack of proper output encoding or input handling. In practice, this can steal session cookies, alter page content, or redirect users. Recognizing that the payload runs in the browser, rather than on the database or server, points directly to XSS. Why others are wrong: SQL injection would involve manipulating a database query, not executing browser script. CSRF abuses an authenticated user's browser to perform actions without their intent, but it does not require script execution. Command injection affects the server operating system when input reaches a shell command, which is not what this scenario describes.

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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