Question 1hardmultiple choice
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Exhibit
MDM remediation log: Device: FIN-LT-14 Issue: Local firewall profile modified by user Policy baseline: Company-Standard-Windows-14 Action: policy sync scheduled at next check-in Result: approved firewall rules reapplied automatically after the device reconnected Help desk note: The user changed local settings to troubleshoot a personal printer and did not restore them.
Based on the exhibit, what control type is the automated reapplication of the baseline?
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
Preventive control, because the system prevented the user from changing the firewall profile at all.
A preventive control would stop the risky change before it occurs. In the exhibit, the user successfully changed the firewall profile, and only later did the MDM system restore the approved settings. Since the unwanted action was allowed to happen first, the automated fix is not preventive.
B
Best answer
Corrective control, because the MDM agent restores the approved baseline after the unauthorized change is found.
Corrective control is the best answer because the system repairs the deviation after it has already happened. The user altered the firewall profile, and then the management platform reapplied the approved baseline at the next check-in. This restores the device to the desired secure state, which is exactly what a corrective control is designed to do.
C
Distractor review
Detective control, because the help desk can review the event later.
A detective control would only report that the firewall changed and allow an analyst to review the event. In this exhibit, the MDM platform goes further by automatically restoring the standard configuration. That recovery action means the control is doing more than detection alone.
D
Distractor review
Deterrent control, because the policy baseline discourages users from making changes.
Deterrent controls make people think twice, such as warning banners or visible cameras. A baseline profile by itself may influence behavior, but the important behavior in the exhibit is automatic repair after the change. Because the platform restores the approved rules, the control is corrective rather than merely discouraging.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
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How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Corrective control, because the MDM agent restores the approved baseline after the unauthorized change is found. — The automatic reapplication of the approved firewall baseline is a corrective control because it fixes a configuration that drifted away from the secure standard. The user was able to make the change, so the control was not preventive. The MDM system then returned the device to its approved state, which is the defining behavior of correction rather than simple detection or deterrence. Why others are wrong: The user change was already allowed to happen, so the control was not preventive. The log shows an automatic restoration, not just an alert, so it is more than detective. A deterrent would merely discourage changes through warnings or visibility. The key evidence is the platform's automatic rollback to the approved baseline after the deviation was found.
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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