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Field staff use company-owned tablets that also run approved personal apps. Security wants corporate email and documents separated from personal data, with the ability to wipe only the work data if a device is lost. What is the best control?
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
Use a work profile or container managed by a mobile device management platform.
A managed work profile or container is the best answer because it separates corporate data from personal applications on the same mobile device. That allows the organization to enforce policies on work data, protect corporate email and documents, and selectively remove only the business container if the tablet is lost or the user leaves. It supports a practical BYOD or COPE style deployment without wiping the user's personal content.
B
Distractor review
Disable all personal apps by removing internet access from the tablet.
This is overly restrictive and does not provide the requested separation or selective wipe capability.
C
Distractor review
Install only a screen lock and require a longer PIN for the tablet.
Screen locks help, but they do not separate corporate and personal data on the device.
D
Distractor review
Use a USB cable lock so the tablet cannot be physically moved.
Cable locks help in offices, but they do not protect data separation or remote selective wipe.
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: Use a work profile or container managed by a mobile device management platform. — A managed work profile or container is the best choice because it keeps business data separate from personal apps and enables selective wipe. This is ideal for tablets used in mixed personal and corporate scenarios. It gives security teams policy control over the work side without needing to erase the entire device, which helps preserve usability while protecting sensitive company information. Why others are wrong: A full internet block would not address the data-separation requirement and would break normal use. A stronger PIN improves login security, but it does not isolate work and personal data. A cable lock only protects against physical theft in one location and does not solve mobile data management needs.
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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