Question 1hardmultiple choice
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Exhibit
Data extract request: - Fields in spreadsheet: employee name, home address, email, bank routing number, bank account number, government ID number, benefits selections - Requester: Third-party benefits administrator - Business purpose: Test import mapping; only name, email, and benefits selections are required - Policy note: Government IDs and bank data must not leave HR systems unless explicitly approved
Based on the exhibit, what is the best data-handling action before sharing the file with the third party?
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
Send the full spreadsheet encrypted and let the vendor filter out the extra columns.
Encryption protects transmission, but it does not satisfy the minimum-necessary principle or reduce over-sharing.
B
Best answer
Redact the unnecessary sensitive fields and provide only the minimum necessary extract after approval.
This follows data minimization and handling requirements. The third party only needs names, email addresses, and benefits selections, so bank and government-ID fields should be removed before sharing. Encryption alone is not enough because the recipient would still receive more data than needed. This approach reduces privacy exposure and aligns with the policy note in the exhibit.
C
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Mark the spreadsheet as internal and share it through the benefits contractor's cloud portal.
A label does not remove unnecessary sensitive data, and a third-party cloud portal may increase handling risk.
D
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Send the file unchanged because the contractor signed a nondisclosure agreement.
An NDA does not justify sending data that the recipient does not need for the stated business purpose.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
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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: Redact the unnecessary sensitive fields and provide only the minimum necessary extract after approval. — The best action is to redact unnecessary sensitive fields and share only the minimum necessary extract after approval. The exhibit clearly states that the contractor only needs names, email addresses, and benefits selections. Sending bank details and government ID numbers would violate data minimization and create avoidable privacy risk. Proper handling means sharing only what is required for the task. Why others are wrong: Encrypting the full file protects data in transit, but it still over-shares sensitive information. Simply marking the file internal does not change who receives the data or how much is included. An NDA helps with confidentiality, but it does not make unnecessary disclosure acceptable when the business purpose only requires a small subset of the records.
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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