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SY0-701 · Question #133

A company is required to use certified hardware when building networks. Which of the following best addresses the risks associated with procuring counterfeit hardware?

The correct answer is A. A thorough analysis of the supply chain. Counterfeit hardware is hardware that is built or modified without the authorization of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). It can pose serious risks to network quality, performance, safety, and reliability. Counterfeit hardware can also contain malicious components that…

Submitted by obi.ng· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

A company is required to use certified hardware when building networks. Which of the following best addresses the risks associated with procuring counterfeit hardware?

Options

  • AA thorough analysis of the supply chain
  • BA legally enforceable corporate acquisition policy
  • CA right to audit clause in vendor contracts and SOWs
  • DAn in-depth penetration test of all suppliers and vendors

How the community answered

(23 responses)
  • A
    65% (15)
  • B
    22% (5)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    9% (2)

Explanation

Counterfeit hardware is hardware that is built or modified without the authorization of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). It can pose serious risks to network quality, performance, safety, and reliability. Counterfeit hardware can also contain malicious components that can compromise the security of the network and the data that flows through it. To address the risks associated with procuring counterfeit hardware, a company should conduct a thorough analysis of the supply chain, which is the network of entities involved in the production, distribution, and delivery of the hardware. By analyzing the supply chain, the company can verify the origin, authenticity, and integrity of the hardware, and identify any potential sources of counterfeit or tampered products.

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