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SY0-701 · Question #817

Several employees download a productivity program that is useful but also leaks contact information and corporate organizational structure details. Which of the following is the best way to prevent…

The correct answer is A. Application allow list. An application allow list ensures only approved software can be installed or run on corporate endpoints, blocking any unapproved programs that might leak sensitive information.

Submitted by hans_de· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

Several employees download a productivity program that is useful but also leaks contact information and corporate organizational structure details. Which of the following is the best way to prevent this issue?

Options

  • AApplication allow list
  • BWorkstation hardening
  • CRefusal of unsigned code
  • DIP blocklist
  • EStandard user accounts

How the community answered

(48 responses)
  • A
    83% (40)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    8% (4)
  • E
    2% (1)

Explanation

An application allow list ensures only approved software can be installed or run on corporate endpoints, blocking any unapproved programs that might leak sensitive information.

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