Question 1easymultiple choice
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Exhibit
Data sharing request: Recipient: Outside analytics vendor Requested file: Monthly absenteeism report Fields requested: employee name, home address, phone number, badge ID, medical leave code, department Purpose stated by requester: Trend analysis for staffing patterns Internal note: The vendor only needs department-level trends for the project.
Based on the exhibit, what should the security team recommend before sharing the report?
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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Share the report exactly as requested, because the vendor signed a nondisclosure agreement.
An NDA helps with confidentiality, but it does not justify sharing unnecessary personal data.
B
Best answer
Remove unnecessary personal fields and share only the minimum data needed for the analysis.
This is the correct privacy-by-design response because the vendor only needs department-level trends. The organization should minimize the data shared, especially sensitive or unnecessary fields like home addresses and medical leave codes. Limiting the dataset reduces privacy risk, supports compliance, and follows the principle of collecting and disclosing only what is needed for the stated business purpose.
C
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Keep all fields and encrypt the file before sending it to the vendor.
Encryption protects the file in transit, but it does not reduce the amount of personal information disclosed.
D
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Store the report in a shared folder so the vendor can access it later if needed.
A shared folder increases exposure and access risk, and it still does not address unnecessary data collection.
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: Remove unnecessary personal fields and share only the minimum data needed for the analysis. — The best recommendation is to remove unnecessary personal fields and share only the minimum data needed for the analysis. The exhibit says the vendor only needs department-level trends, so names, addresses, phone numbers, badge IDs, and medical leave codes are not justified. Data minimization is a core privacy practice and reduces the chance of overexposing employee information. Why others are wrong: An NDA does not make excessive data sharing acceptable. Encryption protects data from interception, but it still sends too much information. A shared folder is riskier than direct transfer and also fails the principle of data minimization. The main issue is not transmission method; it is sharing more personal data than the vendor needs.
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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