Question 1easymultiple choice
Full question →easymultiple choiceObjective-mapped
Exhibit
Weekly vulnerability scan summary: 1. WEB01 - Public web server - Critical CVE with known exploit and no compensating control 2. FILE02 - Internal file server - Medium severity missing patch 3. LAP09 - User laptop - Low severity browser plug-in issue 4. PRN01 - Network printer - Informational firmware notice only
Based on the exhibit, which finding should the security team remediate first?
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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LAP09 because user devices are always the easiest to patch
Ease of patching is not the main priority here. The laptop finding is only low severity and is less exposed than the web server.
B
Best answer
WEB01 because it is internet-facing and has a critical exploitable vulnerability
WEB01 should be remediated first because it is public-facing, rated critical, and already has a known exploit. Exposure and exploitability greatly increase risk, so this finding has the highest immediate urgency. When patching resources are limited, internet-facing critical vulnerabilities are typically prioritized before internal or low-severity issues.
C
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PRN01 because firmware issues can affect many users
The printer item is informational only, so it does not represent an immediate security risk. It should not be prioritized over a critical web server vulnerability.
D
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FILE02 because internal servers are always more important than public ones
Internal status does not automatically make a finding more urgent. The medium-severity file server issue is less risky than a critical exploit on an internet-facing system.
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: WEB01 because it is internet-facing and has a critical exploitable vulnerability — WEB01 is the first remediation priority because the exhibit shows a critical vulnerability on an internet-facing server with a known exploit and no compensating control. That combination indicates the greatest immediate risk. Vulnerability management generally prioritizes assets by severity, exposure, and exploitability, not just by the number of findings or the convenience of fixing them. Why others are wrong: The laptop issue is low severity and does not pose the same level of immediate risk. The printer notice is informational, so it is not an urgent security problem. The internal file server issue matters, but it is only medium severity and not exposed to the internet like WEB01, so it ranks lower in this scenario.
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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