Question 1hardmultiple choice
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Exhibit
Supplier diligence summary: - Vendor: Northstar Payroll Services - SOC 2 Type II report received; one low-severity exception noted for delayed log review - Subprocessor change notice: Vendor plans to move backup processing to SkyCove Hosting next month - Contract terms: No clause requiring prior approval for new subprocessors - Security team concern: Customer bank details will be included in the backup set
Based on the exhibit, what should the security team add before approving the vendor's requested change?
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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A broader employee awareness training requirement for the vendor's staff.
Training may help generally, but it does not control subcontractor changes or data-processing exposure.
B
Best answer
A contract clause requiring prior written approval for new subprocessors and flow-down security obligations.
This is the strongest control because the risk comes from an unapproved change in the supply chain. Prior approval gives the customer visibility into who will process the data, and flow-down obligations ensure the subcontractor must meet the same security requirements. That directly addresses third-party risk, unlike insurance or generic training.
C
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A larger cyber insurance policy to cover possible losses if the vendor is breached.
Insurance can reduce financial impact, but it does not prevent an unvetted subcontractor from handling sensitive payroll data.
D
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A request for the vendor to send monthly screenshots of its backup jobs.
Screenshots provide weak assurance and do not establish approval, contractual control, or data-handling obligations.
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.
Technical deep dive
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: A contract clause requiring prior written approval for new subprocessors and flow-down security obligations. — The best control is a contractual clause requiring prior written approval for new subprocessors, along with flow-down security obligations. The exhibit shows the vendor wants to move backup processing to another company, which creates supply chain risk and expands data exposure. Contract language gives the customer control over future changes and ensures the new processor must follow the same security requirements. Why others are wrong: Awareness training is useful but does not solve the governance problem of an unapproved subcontractor. Insurance only transfers financial loss after an incident and does not reduce the underlying risk. Monthly screenshots are weak evidence and do not provide enforceable oversight of how customer bank details are actually processed or protected.
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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