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Exhibit
Procurement review notes: - Vendor provides a desktop application for invoice reconciliation - Installer is signed, but the vendor cannot provide a software bill of materials this quarter - The application will run on 12 finance workstations only - Access will be limited to read-only invoice data from a nonproduction export - Proposed controls: application allowlisting, standard user accounts, and network segmentation - Security concern: The business wants to approve the pilot immediately
Based on the exhibit, what should the security team recommend for the finance workstation pilot?
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
Disable segmentation so the pilot can access more systems if troubleshooting is needed.
Loosening segmentation would increase exposure rather than reduce it. The proposed controls in the exhibit already aim to limit blast radius and should not be removed.
B
Distractor review
Approve the pilot because the workstations are limited to read-only data and the application is signed.
A signed installer and limited data scope help, but they do not remove the supply-chain visibility gap created by the missing software bill of materials. The risk still needs review and controls need to be validated.
C
Best answer
Require the vendor to provide the missing supply-chain documentation or an approved compensating-control plan before approval.
The exhibit shows a supply-chain transparency gap, so the organization should not approve based only on convenience. Requiring the missing documentation or a documented compensating-control plan supports informed risk management and reduces the chance of approving software that cannot be adequately assessed.
D
Distractor review
Let the finance director sign an informal email and skip the security review.
Informal approval does not address the supply-chain risk, and skipping review removes the chance to verify that acceptable controls are in place. The organization needs documented security oversight, not convenience-based signoff.
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: Require the vendor to provide the missing supply-chain documentation or an approved compensating-control plan before approval. — The exhibit highlights a supply-chain visibility issue: the vendor cannot provide a software bill of materials, so the organization cannot fully assess what it is deploying. The best recommendation is to require the missing documentation or a documented compensating-control plan before approval. The signed installer and limited data scope are helpful, but they do not replace supply-chain transparency or a formal review of the remaining risk. Why others are wrong: Option A overestimates the protection provided by signing and read-only access. Option C would weaken containment controls instead of improving them. Option D substitutes an informal business email for a proper security and supply-chain review, which creates accountability gaps and leaves the risk unmanaged.
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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