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Exhibit

Exhibit:
Device group: Sales-Laptops
Baseline check:
- Approved browser: installed
- Approved EDR: installed
- Unapproved remote admin tool: detected on 14 endpoints
- Local administrator rights: granted to all users in group
- Patch compliance: 68%

Management wants to prevent unauthorized software from running and keep future builds consistent.

Based on the exhibit, which action best addresses both the unsanctioned software problem and the need for consistent endpoint configuration?

Exhibit: Device group: Sales-Laptops Baseline check: - Approved browser: installed - Approved EDR: installed - Unapproved remote admin tool: detected on 14 endpoints - Local administrator rights: granted to all users in group - Patch compliance: 68%

Management wants to prevent unauthorized software from running and keep future builds consistent.

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Based on the exhibit, which action best addresses both the unsanctioned software problem and the need for consistent endpoint configuration?

Exhibit: Device group: Sales-Laptops Baseline check: - Approved browser: installed - Approved EDR: installed - Unapproved remote admin tool: detected on 14 endpoints - Local administrator rights: granted to all users in group - Patch compliance: 68%

Management wants to prevent unauthorized software from running and keep future builds consistent.

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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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Store approved installers on a shared drive and let users choose what to install.

A shared drive can help with software distribution, but it does not stop users from installing unapproved tools. Without allowlisting and restricted rights, this approach still leaves the system open to unauthorized software.

B

Best answer

Deploy application allowlisting through centralized endpoint management and remove local administrator rights.

Application allowlisting is the best fit because it prevents unapproved tools from executing even if they are present on a device. Removing local administrator rights also reduces the chance that users can install or alter software outside the baseline. Combined, these controls support consistent endpoint hardening and make it much harder for risky utilities to appear across the fleet.

C

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Keep users as local admins but require stronger email passwords for better overall security.

Stronger email passwords do not stop unapproved software from being installed on endpoints. Local admin rights remain a major risk because they allow users to alter system settings and install additional tools.

D

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Disable the EDR agent during software installs to avoid false alerts from approved apps.

Turning off EDR reduces visibility and protection at the exact moment the organization needs it most. False positives should be tuned through policy and exceptions, not by disabling the security control.

Common exam trap

Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic

NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.

Technical deep dive

How to think about this question

NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.

KKey Concepts to Remember

  • Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
  • PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
  • Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
  • NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.

TExam Day Tips

  • Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
  • Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
  • Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.

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FAQ

Questions learners often ask

What does this SY0-701 question test?

Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Deploy application allowlisting through centralized endpoint management and remove local administrator rights. — The exhibit shows two related problems: unauthorized software is already present, and users have excessive control over their own devices. Application allowlisting blocks execution of anything not approved, while removing local admin rights reduces the ability to install or modify software outside the baseline. Together, those controls provide both preventive enforcement and stronger configuration consistency across the endpoint fleet. Why others are wrong: Option B ignores the endpoint risk and focuses on an unrelated account password issue. Option C weakens detection and gives up a key layer of defense. Option D improves distribution convenience but does not prevent users from bypassing the approved software list.

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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