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SY0-701 · Question #724
The help desk receives multiple calls that machines with an outdated OS version are running slowly. Several users are seeing virus detection alerts. Which of the following mitigation techniques…
The correct answer is A. Patching. The best first step is to review patching. Outdated OS versions often contain vulnerabilities that can be exploited by malware. Ensuring systems are up-to-date is a foundational cybersecurity
Submitted by carlos_mx· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations
Question
The help desk receives multiple calls that machines with an outdated OS version are running slowly. Several users are seeing virus detection alerts. Which of the following mitigation techniques should be reviewed first?
Options
- APatching
- BSegmentation
- CMonitoring
- DIsolation
How the community answered
(43 responses)- A72% (31)
- B5% (2)
- C7% (3)
- D16% (7)
Explanation
The best first step is to review patching. Outdated OS versions often contain vulnerabilities that can be exploited by malware. Ensuring systems are up-to-date is a foundational cybersecurity
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