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Exhibit
EDR Alert Summary Host: FIN-LT-22 Severity: High Detection: Suspicious PowerShell with encoded command Parent Process: winword.exe Network Activity: outbound connection to 203.0.113.77:4444 User Note: 'The laptop is running very slowly and pop-ups started after opening an attachment.'
Based on the exhibit, what should the analyst do next to limit the impact of the suspected compromise?
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
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Run a full antivirus scan first and wait for the results before taking any other action.
A scan is useful later, but it does not immediately stop possible spread or attacker activity.
B
Best answer
Isolate FIN-LT-22 from the network to contain the suspected malware activity.
Network isolation is the best immediate containment step when an endpoint shows signs of active malicious behavior. It limits further command-and-control traffic, prevents lateral movement, and buys time for investigation. In incident response, containment comes before eradication and recovery when the threat is still active.
C
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Reboot the laptop to clear the malicious process from memory.
Rebooting can destroy volatile evidence and may not stop persistence mechanisms from reloading afterward.
D
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Reset the user's password and close the ticket after confirming they can log in again.
Changing a password may help if credentials were stolen, but it does not stop the endpoint infection.
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: Isolate FIN-LT-22 from the network to contain the suspected malware activity. — The exhibit shows a high-severity EDR alert with PowerShell launched from Word and an outbound connection to an external host, which strongly suggests active malicious execution. The safest next step is to isolate the workstation from the network. That contains the threat, prevents additional data loss or lateral movement, and preserves the host for later eradication and recovery steps. Why others are wrong: A scan is helpful, but it is slower than containment and does not stop ongoing attacker communications. Rebooting may erase volatile evidence and could allow persistence to reload. Resetting the user password addresses only possible credential exposure and leaves the infected system connected and active.
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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