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An EDR alert shows winword.exe launching powershell.exe with an encoded command after a user opened an invoice attachment. No new executable file was written to disk, and the host is still online. Which two actions should the SOC analyst take first to validate the alert and collect usable evidence? Select two.
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
Review the parent-child process chain and the full PowerShell command line in EDR.
This shows whether the alert is truly a suspicious macro-to-PowerShell execution chain and reveals the exact command arguments used.
B
Distractor review
Compare the endpoint's outbound connections with its normal baseline and approved destinations.
Network baselines can help later, but they do not directly validate the initial process-launch alert as quickly as process and script evidence do.
C
Distractor review
Reimage the workstation immediately to eliminate any possible persistence.
Reimaging is a containment or recovery action and would destroy potentially valuable evidence before the event is validated.
D
Distractor review
Ask the user to delete the suspicious email and clear the recycle bin.
This removes a potential artifact source and does not help the analyst confirm whether malicious code executed.
E
Best answer
Check PowerShell script block logs, AMSI detections, and related event records on the endpoint.
These logs can confirm whether the encoded command executed, what it attempted to do, and whether defenses already intercepted it.
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: Review the parent-child process chain and the full PowerShell command line in EDR. — The best first steps are to inspect the EDR process tree and command line, then review PowerShell-specific logs and detections. Together, these show whether the alert reflects real malicious execution or a benign administrative script. They also preserve high-value evidence while the host remains online. This is the fastest way to validate the event without jumping prematurely to disruptive containment actions. Why others are wrong: Outbound network baselines can be useful, but they are secondary to confirming the suspicious process behavior already seen in EDR. Reimaging is too destructive before validation. Telling the user to delete email artifacts destroys evidence and does not help determine whether code executed. The strongest incident handling starts with process, command-line, and script telemetry, then expands to network review if needed.
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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