Question 1hardmultiple choice
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Exhibit
Risk register: - Scoring model: Likelihood and impact are each rated from 1 to 5; higher total score means higher priority - R-101: Medium likelihood (3), High impact (4), current control: manual review - R-102: High likelihood (5), Medium impact (3), current control: none - R-103: Low likelihood (1), Critical impact (5), current control: compensating detective control - R-104: High likelihood (4), High impact (4), current control: backup power only - Business note: Only one risk can be funded this quarter.
Based on the exhibit, which risk should be prioritized first under the company's likelihood-impact scoring model?
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
R-101, because manual review means the risk is already partially controlled.
Manual review may help, but the scoring model prioritizes the highest likelihood-impact total, not the most familiar control.
B
Distractor review
R-102, because a cheaper remediation always has priority over a higher total score.
Cost matters, but the exhibit explicitly says the organization uses the likelihood-impact score to set priority.
C
Distractor review
R-103, because critical impact always outweighs likelihood in the matrix.
The exhibit uses a combined score, so low likelihood with critical impact does not automatically outrank every other risk.
D
Best answer
R-104, because it has the highest likelihood-impact score in the register.
R-104 scores 16, which is higher than the other listed risks under the stated 1-to-5 model. Since the organization can fund only one risk this quarter, the highest scored item should be prioritized first. The current backup power helps resilience, but it does not reduce the fact that this is the largest remaining risk in the matrix.
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: R-104, because it has the highest likelihood-impact score in the register. — R-104 should be prioritized first because it has the highest combined likelihood-impact score in the register. The exhibit clearly states the company uses that score to rank risks and can fund only one item this quarter. Although backup power provides some resilience, the matrix still shows R-104 as the most significant remaining risk after scoring. That makes it the best candidate for immediate treatment. Why others are wrong: R-101 is important, but its score is lower than R-104 under the stated model. R-102 has a cheaper remediation, yet the exhibit says priority is based on the scoring model, not cost alone. R-103 has critical impact, but its low likelihood and detective control keep it from outranking the higher-scored R-104 in this specific process.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
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