Question 1hardmultiple choice
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Exhibit
Share review: \\filesrv\Acquisition ACL: - Finance Dept: Modify - M&A Steering Team: Full Control - Audit Group: Read Notes: - Only three deal leads need access to target valuation models. - Other finance staff only need invoice-tracking files. - Valuation models are stored in the same folder as general deal documents.
Based on the exhibit, which principle is most directly being violated by the current share permissions?
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
Least privilege, because the broad Finance Dept access exceeds what many users require.
Least privilege is related, but the exhibit’s wording points to limiting access to specific sensitive information, not just reducing permission scope. The Finance Dept membership itself is broader than necessary, yet the most precise principle for valuation models is who truly needs to know that information.
B
Best answer
Need-to-know, because only the people working on valuation models should access them.
Need-to-know applies because the exhibit says only three deal leads require the valuation models, while other finance staff only need unrelated invoice-tracking files. The principle focuses on restricting access to information based on necessity, even when users are part of a broader trusted group.
C
Distractor review
Zero trust, because the share should refuse access until every file request is reauthenticated.
Zero trust is about continuous verification and distrust by default, but the exhibit is specifically about which people should see a particular set of documents. The more exact issue is limiting disclosure of sensitive information to those who actually need it for their assigned task.
D
Distractor review
Defense in depth, because the folder should have several separate layers of encryption.
Defense in depth means layering protections, but the problem shown here is overbroad access to confidential valuation material. The share permissions expose more users than necessary, so the best fit is information restriction by necessity rather than simply adding more protective layers.
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: Need-to-know, because only the people working on valuation models should access them. — Need-to-know is the best answer because the exhibit states that only three deal leads need the valuation models, while other finance staff only need invoice-tracking files. That is a classic information-restriction problem. Even if users are inside the same department, sensitive data should be limited to the people who require it to perform a specific job task. Why others are wrong: Least privilege is close, but it is broader and refers to minimal permissions overall, not specifically information access. Zero trust is about continuous verification, which is not the issue shown here. Defense in depth is about layered protections, but the key problem is that too many users can see sensitive valuation data. Need-to-know is the most precise match.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
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