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A company wants to make sure it can recover quickly after ransomware, even if the production network is unavailable. Which backup approach is the best choice?
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
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Store backups only on the same file server so they are easy to access.
Backups on the same system are vulnerable to the same attack that affects production.
B
Best answer
Keep an offline copy of backups that is disconnected from production systems.
Offline backups are harder for ransomware to encrypt and can support recovery when online systems are unavailable.
C
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Use a single monthly backup and never test restores to save time.
Infrequent untested backups create a high risk of data loss and failed recovery.
D
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Save backups in the same cloud account using the same admin credentials.
Shared access and same-account storage increase the chance that an attacker can delete backups too.
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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Question 1
A laptop is suspected of being used in a malware incident. It is still powered on and connected to Wi-Fi. What should the responder do before shutting it down?
Question 2
An employee reports a ransomware note on a file server. The server is still powered on, shares are still being accessed, and management wants service restored as quickly as possible. What should the incident response team do first?
Question 3
An employee reports a ransomware note on a finance laptop. The laptop is still powered on, connected to Wi-Fi, and the user says they were just working in a spreadsheet. Management wants the fastest safe response that also preserves evidence. What should the responder do first?
Question 4
You are handed a company laptop suspected in an insider theft case. Legal says the evidence may be needed in court. Which action best preserves admissibility?
Question 5
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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: Keep an offline copy of backups that is disconnected from production systems. — The best choice is an offline backup copy that is disconnected from production systems. If ransomware reaches the live environment, it may also encrypt or delete online backups that are reachable through the same network or credentials. Keeping a disconnected copy gives the organization a safer recovery path and improves resilience. For real recovery, the team should also test restores, but the offline design is the key protection here. Why others are wrong: Option A keeps backups on the same system, which defeats the purpose of backup resilience. Option C is both too infrequent and untested, so it is unreliable during recovery. Option D uses the same account and cloud boundary, which can make backups just as vulnerable as production data.
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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