Question 1easymultiple choice
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Exhibit
Facility Access Log Location: Records Room Door 3 08:11 Badge ID 1441 Granted 08:11 Door Opened 08:12 Door Held Open Alarm Cleared 08:12 Badge ID 1441 Granted 08:12 Door Opened Camera Note: 'Unknown person followed employee through the door.'
Based on the exhibit, which control would best reduce unauthorized follow-on entry into the records room?
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
Best answer
Install a mantrap so only one person can pass through at a time.
A mantrap is designed to prevent tailgating and piggybacking by controlling one person through an entry point at a time. The exhibit shows someone followed an authorized employee into a sensitive room after the badge granted access. A mantrap directly addresses that weakness and is a common physical-security control for restricted areas.
B
Distractor review
Add more network firewall rules around the records room door.
Firewall rules protect network traffic, not physical entry through a doorway.
C
Distractor review
Increase the screen lock timeout on nearby workstations.
Screen lock settings help endpoint security but do not stop tailgating into a secure room.
D
Distractor review
Replace the UPS batteries to stop unauthorized people from entering.
Power protection is important for availability, but it does not address physical access control.
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: Install a mantrap so only one person can pass through at a time. — The log shows an authorized badge swipe followed immediately by another person entering the records room. That is a classic tailgating or piggybacking problem. A mantrap is the best control because it physically constrains entry and helps security staff verify each person. It is more direct than cameras alone and more effective than relying on users to avoid sharing access. Why others are wrong: Firewall rules do not control physical doors. Screen lock settings are useful for computers, but they do not prevent someone from following an employee inside a room. UPS batteries help maintain power during outages, but they do not address unauthorized entry at all.
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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