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After a server rebuild, an administrator notices that Remote Desktop, SMBv1, and Print Spooler are still enabled on a Windows file server even though the server only stores department documents. The security team also wants to know if future changes drift away from the approved build. What should be implemented?
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
Apply the approved secure baseline and enable configuration drift monitoring against it.
A secure baseline defines the expected hardened state, and drift monitoring detects unauthorized or accidental changes over time. This directly addresses both the current unnecessary services and the need to catch future deviations. It is the most complete and operationally useful response.
B
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Keep the server as-is and rely on the antivirus console to stop misuse.
Antivirus may detect malware, but it does not remove unnecessary services or enforce a hardened configuration. The risky settings would still remain exposed.
C
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Move the server into a different VLAN and leave the operating system settings unchanged.
Network placement can reduce exposure, but it does not fix insecure local services or prevent configuration drift. The hardening problem still exists on the host.
D
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Schedule a monthly reboot to clear temporary settings and reduce attack surface.
Reboots do not remove persistent insecure services or establish a repeatable secure standard. This does not meaningfully address the baseline or drift requirement.
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: Apply the approved secure baseline and enable configuration drift monitoring against it. — The correct action is to apply a hardened baseline and continuously compare the server against it. This removes unnecessary services such as Remote Desktop, SMBv1, and Print Spooler when they are not required, and it creates a standard for future compliance checks. Configuration drift monitoring is especially important because secure systems often become less secure over time as changes accumulate. Why others are wrong: Option B depends on detection rather than prevention and leaves unnecessary services enabled. Option C may affect network exposure, but host hardening is still missing. Option D is operationally weak because rebooting does not enforce secure settings or detect unauthorized changes after the system comes back online.
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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