Question 1hardmultiple choice
Full question →Based on the exhibit, which issue should be remediated first by the operations team?
A small company has limited maintenance windows and can address only one of several findings this week.
hardmultiple choiceObjective-mapped
Exhibit
Weekly vulnerability report: 1. vpn-gw01 - Exposure: Internet-facing - Finding: Critical remote code execution - Notes: Vendor patch available; reboot required 2. db-lab02 - Exposure: Internal only - Finding: High-severity authentication bypass - Notes: Isolated lab subnet; no sensitive data; no route to production 3. printsrv03 - Exposure: Internet-facing administrative portal - Finding: Medium-severity outdated firmware - Notes: Vendor has not released a fix yet; temporary ACL blocks the admin port from the internet
Based on the exhibit, which issue should be remediated first by the operations team?
A small company has limited maintenance windows and can address only one of several findings this week.
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
db-lab02, because high-severity findings always outrank medium and critical findings.
Severity alone is not enough; exposure and business impact are critical to prioritization.
B
Distractor review
printsrv03, because it is internet-facing and has no vendor patch available.
Although it is exposed, the temporary ACL reduces risk and there is no immediate fix to apply.
C
Best answer
vpn-gw01, because it is internet-facing, exploitable now, and a fix is available.
The VPN gateway is the most urgent issue because it is externally reachable, has a critical remote code execution flaw, and a vendor patch already exists. That combination creates high likelihood and high impact. The reboot requirement is inconvenient, but it is still the most actionable and dangerous finding. The other issues are either isolated from production or partially mitigated by compensating controls.
D
Distractor review
None of these, because the team should wait for the next quarterly review before changing anything.
Deferring all work would ignore an exploitable internet-facing critical vulnerability with an available fix.
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: vpn-gw01, because it is internet-facing, exploitable now, and a fix is available. — The VPN gateway should be remediated first because it is both exposed and actively fixable. An internet-facing critical RCE creates the highest likelihood of compromise and the highest potential business impact, especially on a remote access entry point. The isolated lab host is lower risk because it lacks production reach, and the print server’s admin portal already has a compensating ACL that reduces exposure until a vendor patch exists. Why others are wrong: Option A incorrectly ranks by severity alone and ignores exposure and reachability. Option B is less urgent because the ACL already narrows attack surface and no patch is currently available. Option D is inconsistent with operational risk management because the team has enough information to act now on the highest-risk item.
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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