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A company is placing its public web server so internet users can reach it, but the database server must stay hidden from the internet and be reachable only by the web server. Which design best supports this goal?
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
Distractor review
Put both servers on the same flat internal network
This keeps communication simple, but it exposes both systems to the same trust level and increases attack spread.
B
Best answer
Place the web server in a DMZ and keep the database server on the internal network
A DMZ is designed for internet-facing systems, while the database remains on a more trusted internal segment.
C
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Put the database server in the DMZ and the web server on the internal network
This reverses the usual security design and would expose the sensitive database more directly to outside traffic.
D
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Disable the firewall so the web server can communicate freely with all hosts
Removing filtering defeats segmentation and increases risk instead of limiting exposure between systems.
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: Place the web server in a DMZ and keep the database server on the internal network — A DMZ is the standard place for a system that must be reachable from the internet, such as a public web server. The database server should remain on an internal segment because it stores sensitive data and should only accept connections from the web tier. This design reduces direct exposure, limits lateral movement, and makes firewall rules easier to enforce between trust zones. Why others are wrong: A flat network gives attackers easier lateral movement. Placing the database in the DMZ exposes the most sensitive system unnecessarily. Disabling the firewall removes the control that enforces separation between the internet, the web tier, and the database tier.
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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