Question 1hardmulti select
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EDR reports that a workstation launched PowerShell from a word processor, created a scheduled task named WinUpdateSvc, and began making repeated HTTPS connections to a rare external domain. The user is still logged in to several cloud apps. Which two response actions are best to initiate from the EDR console? Select two.
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 to stop further communication and lateral movement.
Isolation is the fastest way to contain a compromised endpoint when the device is still active. It prevents additional command-and-control traffic, reduces the chance of lateral movement, and can be done without immediately shutting down the machine. This is the primary EDR containment action in a live incident.
B
Best answer
Collect an EDR triage package or memory-focused artifact before powering the device off.
A triage package preserves valuable live-response evidence such as process lists, persistence artifacts, network connections, and sometimes memory-related data. Capturing this information before power loss improves later investigation and scoping. It is the right complement to isolation when the system is still accessible.
C
Distractor review
Delete the scheduled task immediately so the host returns to normal operation.
Deleting artifacts too early can destroy evidence and does not guarantee the malware is removed. It may also cause the attacker to react or trigger secondary payloads. Containment and collection should come before destructive cleanup.
D
Distractor review
Reimage the workstation from the golden image as the first response.
Reimaging is a remediation step, but it is too early if the team still needs evidence and scope. It can wipe useful traces of execution, persistence, and command-and-control activity before they are preserved.
E
Distractor review
Ignore the alert because the PowerShell binary is built into Windows and therefore safe.
Built-in tools are often abused by attackers, so the mere presence of PowerShell does not make the event benign. The suspicious execution chain and beaconing behavior require investigation and containment, not dismissal.
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.
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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 to stop further communication and lateral movement. — The best EDR actions are to isolate the endpoint and collect a triage package or memory-focused artifact. Isolation quickly stops external communication and possible lateral movement. The triage package preserves live evidence, including process trees, persistence clues, and connection details, before the system is powered off or remediated. Together, these steps balance containment with evidence preservation, which is the correct incident response approach for a live infection. Why others are wrong: Deleting the task, reimaging immediately, or ignoring the alert either destroys evidence or leaves the threat active. Those actions may be appropriate later in the response process, but they are not the best first moves when the machine is still online and accessible through EDR.
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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