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Exhibit
Risk register excerpt: - Third-party service: CampaignInsight SaaS - Data stored: Campaign names, business contact emails, and campaign performance metrics - Known gaps: No customer-managed encryption keys, SOC report is current but lists two low-severity findings, and the vendor cannot support custom log export this quarter - Compensating controls: SSO, SCIM deprovisioning, monthly access review, and export restrictions - Business impact if delayed: Launch slips by 45 days and a contract penalty may apply - Residual risk rating after controls: Medium
Based on the exhibit, what is the best next step before the marketing SaaS platform goes live?
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
Proceed only after the business owner formally accepts the remaining risk in writing.
The exhibit already shows compensating controls and a measured residual risk rating. When the remaining risk is understood and the business impact of delay is significant, the proper next step is a formal acceptance by the appropriate risk owner. That creates accountability and preserves an auditable record of the decision.
B
Distractor review
Ignore the residual risk because the vendor has a current SOC report.
A current SOC report helps, but it does not eliminate all risk. Residual risk still exists because the service lacks some desired controls and custom log export is unavailable.
C
Distractor review
Require the security team to approve the launch verbally so the project does not slow down.
Verbal approval is not a sufficient risk acceptance control. It creates weak accountability and no durable evidence that the business understood the tradeoff.
D
Distractor review
Cancel the contract immediately because any medium risk rating is unacceptable.
Medium risk is not automatically a stop condition. The correct response is to evaluate the business need, compensating controls, and whether a formal acceptance is justified.
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: Proceed only after the business owner formally accepts the remaining risk in writing. — The exhibit shows that the organization has already reduced the exposure with compensating controls, and the remaining risk is explicitly rated medium. In that situation, the security team should ensure the appropriate business or risk owner formally accepts the residual risk before go-live. This maintains accountability and provides an audit trail, especially when the business cost of delay is significant. Security does not own business risk acceptance alone; it documents and recommends it. Why others are wrong: Option B treats a SOC report as a complete risk solution, which it is not. Option C lacks written accountability and an audit trail. Option D is too absolute because a medium residual risk can be acceptable when leadership formally accepts it after controls are in place.
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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