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EDR flags a workstation after a word processor launches encoded PowerShell and the host begins contacting a rare domain over HTTPS. The user is still active. What is the best containment action from the EDR console?
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
Best answer
Isolate the endpoint from the network while keeping it powered on.
This is the best containment step because it stops the suspected malware from communicating outward or moving laterally, while preserving the live system for follow-up investigation. Keeping the machine powered on protects volatile evidence such as memory, processes, and active connections. EDR isolation is especially useful when the user is still logged in and the host may still contain useful artifacts that would be lost by immediate shutdown.
B
Distractor review
Delete the suspicious PowerShell process from the console and close the alert.
Ending a process might stop one symptom, but it does not contain persistence or additional malicious activity. Closing the alert without isolation leaves the host exposed.
C
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Reimage the workstation immediately to return it to a clean state.
Reimaging may be appropriate later, but it destroys evidence and can slow the investigation. Containment and evidence preservation should come first.
D
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Power the workstation off and disconnect the SSD to preserve data.
Powering off can preserve disk contents, but it also eliminates volatile artifacts that may be needed to understand the attack. It is not the best first containment step here.
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: Isolate the endpoint from the network while keeping it powered on. — EDR network isolation is the best answer because it immediately blocks the host from talking to the rare domain or reaching other systems, which contains the incident. Since the workstation is still powered on, responders can preserve valuable volatile evidence such as running processes, memory, and active connections. That gives the team both containment and investigative value without the destructive impact of reimaging or powering down too early. This is a standard response workflow in endpoint incident handling. Why others are wrong: Deleting one process from the console may stop that process, but malware often has multiple components or persistence mechanisms. Reimaging is more disruptive than necessary at the containment stage and removes evidence. Powering off the workstation can preserve disk data, but it sacrifices volatile information that is often critical for understanding what the malware did. The best first move is to isolate the host, then collect and analyze evidence.
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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