Question 1easymultiple choice
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EDR flags a workstation because a word processor launched an unusual script and then contacted a rare external domain. What is the best immediate action?
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 workstation from the network using the EDR tool.
This is the best immediate containment step because it stops the workstation from communicating with a possible attacker while preserving the system for further analysis. EDR isolation is designed for exactly this type of suspicious endpoint behavior. It limits lateral movement, reduces data exfiltration risk, and gives responders time to investigate before deciding on cleanup or reboot actions.
B
Distractor review
Wait for another alert before taking any action.
Waiting can allow malware to spread or leak data while the issue is still active.
C
Distractor review
Delete the word processor immediately.
Deleting an application is not a proper containment step and may remove useful evidence.
D
Distractor review
Reboot the workstation to see if the behavior happens again.
Rebooting may destroy volatile evidence and can allow malicious activity to continue later.
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: Isolate the workstation from the network using the EDR tool. — Isolating the workstation through EDR is the best immediate action because it contains the suspected compromise without destroying evidence. When endpoint activity suggests malicious scripting and external communication, the priority is to stop possible command-and-control traffic and limit spread. EDR isolation is a fast, controlled response that preserves the host for investigation while protecting the rest of the network. Why others are wrong: Waiting for more alerts delays containment and can let the threat grow. Deleting the application is not a structured response and may remove forensic evidence needed to understand the attack path. Rebooting is also risky because it can wipe volatile data and may not stop the root cause. Containment should come before cleanup or experimentation.
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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