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Exhibit

VLAN table:
- VLAN 20 Users: 10.20.20.0/24
- VLAN 30 Finance: 10.20.30.0/24
- VLAN 40 Printers: 10.20.40.0/24
- VLAN 50 Accounting App: 10.20.50.0/24

Current SVI routing policy:
permit ip any any

Management goal:
Finance devices must not initiate traffic to User VLAN 20, but they must be able to print and access the accounting application.

Based on the exhibit, which network change best isolates finance workstations from general user PCs while still allowing printing and application access?

VLAN table:

- VLAN 20 Users: 10.20.20.0/24 - VLAN 30 Finance: 10.20.30.0/24 - VLAN 40 Printers: 10.20.40.0/24 - VLAN 50 Accounting App: 10.20.50.0/24

Current SVI routing policy:

permit ip any any

Management goal: Finance devices must not initiate traffic to User VLAN 20, but they must be able to print and access the accounting application.

Question 1mediummultiple choice
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Based on the exhibit, which network change best isolates finance workstations from general user PCs while still allowing printing and application access?

VLAN table:

- VLAN 20 Users: 10.20.20.0/24 - VLAN 30 Finance: 10.20.30.0/24 - VLAN 40 Printers: 10.20.40.0/24 - VLAN 50 Accounting App: 10.20.50.0/24

Current SVI routing policy:

permit ip any any

Management goal: Finance devices must not initiate traffic to User VLAN 20, but they must be able to print and access the accounting application.

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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

Distractor review

Put finance workstations on the same VLAN as the printers to simplify access.

Combining finance users with printers reduces segmentation and does not stop finance systems from reaching general user devices. It also makes troubleshooting and access control less precise, which weakens containment if a workstation is compromised.

B

Best answer

Add inter-VLAN ACLs that deny Finance VLAN access to User VLAN 20 while permitting Finance VLAN traffic to VLAN 40 and VLAN 50.

This is the best option because it keeps the finance systems isolated from general user devices while still allowing the required business functions. The ACL can allow only the exact destinations and services needed for printing and the accounting application, which reduces lateral movement risk without breaking the workflow. It is a practical example of subnet isolation with traffic filtering.

C

Distractor review

Remove routing between all VLANs and let users print through email attachments.

Eliminating routing between all VLANs would prevent legitimate access to printers and the accounting application. It solves the isolation problem by breaking the business process, which is not a secure or operationally realistic design.

D

Distractor review

Place the accounting application in the User VLAN so finance devices no longer need segmentation.

Moving the application into the User VLAN expands exposure and weakens the boundary between privileged finance systems and standard endpoints. The better solution is to preserve segmentation and control traffic between zones, not collapse them.

Common exam trap

Common exam trap: an active trunk can still block the VLAN you need

A trunk being up does not prove every VLAN is crossing it. Check allowed VLAN lists, native VLAN mismatch, VLAN existence and access-port assignment.

Technical deep dive

How to think about this question

VLAN questions usually combine access-port and trunking clues. The key is to identify whether the issue is local to one switchport, caused by the trunk, or caused by the VLAN not existing where it needs to exist.

KKey Concepts to Remember

  • Access ports place end devices into a single VLAN.
  • Trunk ports carry multiple VLANs between switches.
  • Allowed VLAN lists decide which VLANs can cross a trunk.
  • Native VLAN mismatch can create confusing symptoms.

TExam Day Tips

  • Use show vlan brief to verify access VLANs.
  • Use show interfaces trunk to verify trunk state and allowed VLANs.
  • Do not treat every same-VLAN issue as a routing problem.

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Keep practising from the same exam bank, or move into a focused topic page if this question exposed a weak area.

Question 1

A laptop is suspected of being used in a malware incident. It is still powered on and connected to Wi-Fi. What should the responder do before shutting it down?

Question 2

An employee reports a ransomware note on a file server. The server is still powered on, shares are still being accessed, and management wants service restored as quickly as possible. What should the incident response team do first?

Question 3

An employee reports a ransomware note on a finance laptop. The laptop is still powered on, connected to Wi-Fi, and the user says they were just working in a spreadsheet. Management wants the fastest safe response that also preserves evidence. What should the responder do first?

Question 4

You are handed a company laptop suspected in an insider theft case. Legal says the evidence may be needed in court. Which action best preserves admissibility?

Question 5

A developer wants to reduce the risk of SQL injection in a new customer search form. Which two changes are the best mitigations? Select two.

Question 6

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FAQ

Questions learners often ask

What does this SY0-701 question test?

Access ports place end devices into a single VLAN.

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Add inter-VLAN ACLs that deny Finance VLAN access to User VLAN 20 while permitting Finance VLAN traffic to VLAN 40 and VLAN 50. — The requirement is to isolate finance devices from regular user PCs while keeping necessary services available. Inter-VLAN ACLs fit that need because they can explicitly deny Finance-to-User traffic while allowing Finance-to-Printer and Finance-to-Application traffic. That is the least disruptive way to maintain business operations and still reduce the chance that malware or an unauthorized user can move laterally into the finance segment. Why others are wrong: Option A weakens segmentation by merging device types that should be separated. Option C breaks legitimate business functions and is overly restrictive. Option D relocates the application into a less secure zone, which increases exposure instead of limiting it.

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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