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SY0-701 · Question #727

Which of the following makes Infrastructure as Code (IaC) a preferred security architecture over traditional infrastructure models?

The correct answer is B. Configuration can be better managed and replicated. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) enables automated provisioning and configuration of infrastructure, making environments repeatable, consistent, and scalable. The ability to better manage and replicate configurations ensures that security settings are not missed and reduces…

Submitted by amina.ke· Mar 6, 2026Security architecture

Question

Which of the following makes Infrastructure as Code (IaC) a preferred security architecture over traditional infrastructure models?

Options

  • ACommon attacks are less likely to be effective.
  • BConfiguration can be better managed and replicated.
  • COutsourcing to a third party with more expertise in network defense is possible.
  • DOptimization can occur across a number of computing instances.

How the community answered

(52 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    90% (47)
  • C
    6% (3)
  • D
    2% (1)

Explanation

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) enables automated provisioning and configuration of infrastructure, making environments repeatable, consistent, and scalable. The ability to better manage and replicate configurations ensures that security settings are not missed and reduces misconfigurations.

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