Question 1mediummulti select
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A weekly vulnerability scan returns five findings across different systems. Which three should be remediated first? Select three.
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
A critical remote-code-execution flaw on an internet-facing VPN appliance with active exploitation reported.
Correct because the issue is both highly exploitable and externally exposed. Active exploitation and internet reachability make this the highest-priority risk in the list.
B
Distractor review
A medium-severity missing patch on an offline lab VM with no network connectivity.
Incorrect because the system is isolated and not exposed to operational users. It is much less urgent than a public-facing issue with known exploitation.
C
Best answer
Default administrator credentials on an internet-facing management portal.
Correct because default credentials create immediate takeover risk and are trivial for an attacker to abuse. Internet exposure makes the problem even more urgent.
D
Best answer
A high-severity remote-code-execution vulnerability on a public customer portal that stores account records.
Correct because the portal is externally reachable and handles sensitive business data. A high-severity exploit path on a public system is a top remediation candidate.
E
Distractor review
A low-severity TLS configuration warning on a public site that does not handle sensitive information.
Incorrect because it is lower risk than active exploitation, default credentials, and critical remote-code-execution. It should be tracked, but not prioritized ahead of the higher-impact findings.
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: A critical remote-code-execution flaw on an internet-facing VPN appliance with active exploitation reported. — The first remediation targets are the internet-facing VPN appliance with active exploitation, the management portal using default administrator credentials, and the public customer portal with a high-severity remote-code-execution flaw. Those items combine exposure, exploitability, and business impact. Vulnerability management should prioritize problems that are both reachable and likely to be abused, especially when they affect external services or sensitive data. Why others are wrong: The offline lab VM is isolated and far less risky than exposed production systems. The TLS warning is worth tracking, but it is not as urgent as known exploitable entry points or default credentials. Prioritization should favor attack surface and impact, not just scan severity labels.
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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