Question 1hardmulti select
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A Windows file server was rebuilt from a gold image, but later troubleshooting re-enabled Remote Desktop, SMBv1, and the Print Spooler. The security team wants to harden the host and catch the same configuration changes early in the future. Which three actions are the best fit? 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
Disable unnecessary services and remove legacy protocols that are not required.
Disabling Remote Desktop, SMBv1, and the Print Spooler when they are not needed directly reduces attack surface. Legacy protocols and extra services are frequent entry points for attackers. A hardened file server should expose only the functions required for its role and nothing more.
B
Best answer
Enforce the approved build with configuration management and drift alerts.
Configuration management helps ensure the server stays aligned with the approved baseline after maintenance or troubleshooting. Drift alerts notify the team when someone changes a setting that should remain fixed. This is the best way to catch re-enabled services before they become a long-term security problem.
C
Best answer
Limit administrative access to a dedicated management subnet or jump host.
Restricting admin access to a controlled management path reduces exposure of sensitive services and makes it easier to monitor privileged activity. Even if a service must exist for a valid reason, limiting who can reach it and from where improves the host's overall security posture. It also supports least privilege for administration.
D
Distractor review
Leave all management ports open so technicians can troubleshoot from anywhere.
Leaving management ports open broadly increases the chance of abuse and makes the server easier to attack. Convenience for troubleshooting is not a substitute for controlled administration. A jump host or management network preserves access without exposing the server to every endpoint.
E
Distractor review
Turn off logging to reduce the chance that attackers can see the server.
Logging does not increase exposure in the way open ports do, and disabling logs removes valuable evidence and operational visibility. Security teams need logs to detect drift, investigate incidents, and prove what changed. Removing monitoring makes hardening and response much harder.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: usable hosts are not the same as total addresses
Subnetting questions often tempt you into counting all addresses. In normal IPv4 subnets, the network and broadcast addresses are not usable host addresses.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
Subnetting questions test whether you can identify the network, broadcast address, usable range, mask and correct subnet. Slow down enough to calculate the block size correctly.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- CIDR notation defines the prefix length.
- Block size helps identify subnet boundaries.
- Network and broadcast addresses are not usable hosts in normal IPv4 subnets.
- The required host count determines the smallest suitable subnet.
TExam Day Tips
- Write the block size before choosing the subnet.
- Check whether the question asks for hosts, subnets or a specific address range.
- Do not confuse /24, /25, /26 and /27 host counts.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
CIDR notation defines the prefix length.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Disable unnecessary services and remove legacy protocols that are not required. — The host needs both attack-surface reduction and ongoing control over future changes. Disabling unnecessary services and legacy protocols reduces exposure immediately. Configuration management with drift alerts keeps the server aligned to the approved build over time. Limiting administrative access to a jump host or management subnet further reduces who can alter or reach management functions. These three measures work together as a secure baseline strategy. Why others are wrong: Broad management access and disabled logging both weaken security rather than improve it. The goal is to restrict what is exposed, who can touch it, and how quickly the team notices unwanted change. The correct choices preserve visibility while shrinking the attack surface.
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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