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After a server rebuild, a Windows administrator notices several unneeded services are still enabled, including Remote Registry and Print Spooler on a server that only hosts a database. What should the administrator do to reduce attack surface and keep the build consistent?
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
Distractor review
Install additional endpoint monitoring agents to compensate for the extra services.
Monitoring helps visibility, but it does not remove unnecessary services from the server.
B
Best answer
Apply the approved secure baseline and disable unnecessary services.
A secure baseline defines the required hardened configuration and removes services that are not needed.
C
Distractor review
Increase the disk encryption key size to protect the running services.
Encryption protects data at rest, but it does not reduce the attack surface of active services.
D
Distractor review
Move the server to a different subnet and leave the configuration unchanged.
Network placement can help, but it does not correct the unsafe local configuration.
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: Apply the approved secure baseline and disable unnecessary services. — The best action is to apply the approved secure baseline and remove or disable services that are not needed for the server’s role. Baselines help prevent configuration drift and keep systems aligned with a known-safe standard. On a database server, unnecessary services such as Remote Registry or Print Spooler add exposure without business value, so hardening them out is the right first step. Why others are wrong: Extra agents may improve detection, but they do not fix the underlying weakness. Stronger encryption protects stored data, not running services. Moving the server to another subnet may reduce exposure somewhat, but it does not eliminate the unnecessary features that created the risk.
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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