Question 1easymultiple choice
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Exhibit
Windows Task Scheduler Settings Task Name: DailyLogArchive Run As: Administrator Trigger: Daily at 01:00 Action: powershell.exe -File C:\Scripts\Archive.ps1 Security Options: 'Run only when user is logged on' = Enabled Note: The script only copies logs to a shared archive location.
Based on the exhibit, which change best improves secure administration for the scheduled task?
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
Keep the Administrator account and leave the task running only when a user is logged on.
This keeps unnecessary privilege and depends on interactive logon, which is less secure and less reliable.
B
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Move the script to the desktop so it is easier for technicians to monitor manually.
Storing automation on a desktop is poor practice and does not improve privilege control or reliability.
C
Best answer
Use a dedicated service account with only the required permissions and allow the task to run whether or not anyone is logged on.
A dedicated service account with least privilege reduces the risk of credential misuse and limits what the task can access if it is abused. Allowing the task to run whether a user is logged on or not makes the automation reliable for scheduled maintenance. This is a common secure-administration improvement for repeatable scripts.
D
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Disable the task and have staff run the script manually whenever they remember to do it.
Manual execution increases inconsistency and does not provide a secure or repeatable administration process.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Authentication checks who the user is.
- Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
- Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
- AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
- Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
- Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
- Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Authentication checks who the user is.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use a dedicated service account with only the required permissions and allow the task to run whether or not anyone is logged on. — The exhibit shows a scheduled task using Administrator credentials and requiring interactive logon, both of which are unnecessary for a simple log-copy script. A dedicated service account with only the needed permissions follows least privilege and reduces exposure if the account is compromised. Allowing the task to run without an active session also improves reliability for automated maintenance. Why others are wrong: Keeping the Administrator account leaves excessive privilege in place. Moving the script to a desktop is operationally messy and does not strengthen security. Disabling the task and relying on manual execution removes automation and increases the chance that maintenance will be skipped or performed inconsistently.
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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