- A
Enroll the tablets in MDM and enforce encryption and a screen-lock PIN.
MDM can enforce baseline device protections such as encryption, lock screens, and compliance settings.
- B
Use a managed work profile or container to separate corporate apps and data.
A managed profile or container isolates business data and enables selective wipe without removing personal files.
- C
Allow rooted devices if the antivirus app is current.
Why wrong: Rooted devices weaken platform trust and can bypass many mobile security controls.
- D
Place all apps in one shared profile and use a single passcode for every user.
Why wrong: Shared profiles blur data boundaries and make selective wipe and accountability much harder.
- E
Disable remote wipe so personal photos are never affected.
Why wrong: Disabling remote wipe prevents the organization from responding effectively to lost or compromised devices.
Quick Answer
The correct answer is to use a managed work profile or container to separate corporate apps and data, combined with Mobile Device Management (MDM) to enforce device-wide policies. This pairing works because the work profile creates a logical container that isolates corporate data from personal apps on the same device, while MDM enforces the required screen lock and encryption across the entire device. On the Security+ SY0-701 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of containerization as a key mobile device security control, often appearing in questions about BYOD or COPE environments. A common trap is choosing full device encryption alone, which cannot selectively wipe only corporate data—only the container allows that granularity. Remember the mnemonic “MICE”: MDM enforces, Isolation contains, Container encrypts, Enterprise wipes.
SY0-701 Security Architecture Practice Question
This SY0-701 practice question tests your understanding of security architecture. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Field staff use company-owned tablets that also run approved personal apps. Security needs business data isolated from personal data, the ability to wipe only corporate content, and enforcement of screen lock and encryption. Which two controls best fit? Select two.
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"best"Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Enroll the tablets in MDM and enforce encryption and a screen-lock PIN.
Option A is correct because Mobile Device Management (MDM) enforces security policies like encryption and screen-lock PIN across the device, meeting the requirements for data protection. Option B is correct because a managed work profile or container (e.g., Android Work Profile or iOS Managed Open In) isolates corporate apps and data from personal apps, allowing selective wipe of corporate content without affecting personal data.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Enroll the tablets in MDM and enforce encryption and a screen-lock PIN.
Why this is correct
MDM can enforce baseline device protections such as encryption, lock screens, and compliance settings.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Use a managed work profile or container to separate corporate apps and data.
Why this is correct
A managed profile or container isolates business data and enables selective wipe without removing personal files.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Allow rooted devices if the antivirus app is current.
Why it's wrong here
Rooted devices weaken platform trust and can bypass many mobile security controls.
- ✗
Place all apps in one shared profile and use a single passcode for every user.
Why it's wrong here
Shared profiles blur data boundaries and make selective wipe and accountability much harder.
- ✗
Disable remote wipe so personal photos are never affected.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling remote wipe prevents the organization from responding effectively to lost or compromised devices.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse MDM with MAM (Mobile Application Management) and assume MDM alone provides data isolation, when in fact a managed work profile or container is required for selective wipe and app-level separation.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
MDM uses protocols like OMA DM (Open Mobile Alliance Device Management) to enforce device-level policies, such as requiring device encryption via FIPS 140-2 validated algorithms and a screen-lock PIN (e.g., Android Device Policy or iOS Restrictions). Managed work profiles leverage Android Enterprise or iOS Managed Open In to create a separate encrypted container (e.g., /data/system_ce/<user_id> on Android) that can be wiped independently via a 'wipe work profile' command, leaving the personal partition intact. In real-world scenarios, this is critical for BYOD or COPE deployments where corporate data must be protected without infringing on user privacy.
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.
TExam Day Tips
- 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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A developer is choosing between AES-256 (symmetric) and RSA-2048 (asymmetric) for encrypting a large file that will be sent to a partner. Symmetric encryption is fast but requires key exchange; asymmetric is slower but solves the key distribution problem. A hybrid approach — encrypt the file with AES, encrypt the AES key with RSA — is standard. Questions like this test whether you understand when each approach applies.
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What does this SY0-701 question test?
Security Architecture — This question tests Security Architecture — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Enroll the tablets in MDM and enforce encryption and a screen-lock PIN. — Option A is correct because Mobile Device Management (MDM) enforces security policies like encryption and screen-lock PIN across the device, meeting the requirements for data protection. Option B is correct because a managed work profile or container (e.g., Android Work Profile or iOS Managed Open In) isolates corporate apps and data from personal apps, allowing selective wipe of corporate content without affecting personal data.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
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Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "best". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Same concept, more angles
2 more ways this is tested on SY0-701
These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.
Variation 1. 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?
easy- ✓ A.Use a work profile or container managed by a mobile device management platform.
- B.Disable all personal apps by removing internet access from the tablet.
- C.Install only a screen lock and require a longer PIN for the tablet.
- D.Use a USB cable lock so the tablet cannot be physically moved.
Why A: A work profile or container managed by a mobile device management (MDM) platform creates a separate, encrypted partition on the device for corporate data. This allows the organization to enforce policies and perform a selective wipe of only the work container without affecting personal apps or data, meeting the requirement for separation and targeted remote wipe.
Variation 2. Field technicians use company-owned tablets that also run approved personal apps. Security needs corporate email and documents isolated from personal data, selective wipe of only business content if a device is lost, and compliance checks before access is allowed. What should be deployed?
medium- A.Full-disk encryption on the tablets with no additional device management.
- ✓ B.Mobile device management with a work profile or container and conditional access.
- C.A mobile VPN client with split tunneling enabled for user convenience.
- D.An antivirus app with a blacklist of approved and unapproved mobile apps.
Why B: Mobile device management (MDM) with a work profile or container (e.g., Android Work Profile or iOS Managed Open In) provides the required isolation between corporate and personal data. Conditional access enforces compliance checks (e.g., device health attestation, OS patch level) before granting access to corporate resources. This combination also enables selective wipe of only the work container without affecting personal apps or data, meeting the lost-device requirement.
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