nerdexam
CompTIA

SY0-701 · Question #85

Which of the following actions could a security engineer take to ensure workstations and servers are properly monitored for unauthorized changes and software?

The correct answer is D. Install endpoint management software on all systems. Endpoint management software is a tool that allows security engineers to monitor and control the configuration, security, and performance of workstations and servers from a central console. Endpoint management software can help detect and prevent unauthorized changes and…

Submitted by tunde_lagos· Mar 6, 2026Security Operations

Question

Which of the following actions could a security engineer take to ensure workstations and servers are properly monitored for unauthorized changes and software?

Options

  • AConfigure all systems to log scheduled tasks.
  • BCollect and monitor all traffic exiting the network.
  • CBlock traffic based on known malicious signatures.
  • DInstall endpoint management software on all systems.

How the community answered

(52 responses)
  • A
    17% (9)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    8% (4)
  • D
    71% (37)

Explanation

Endpoint management software is a tool that allows security engineers to monitor and control the configuration, security, and performance of workstations and servers from a central console. Endpoint management software can help detect and prevent unauthorized changes and software installations, enforce policies and compliance, and provide reports and alerts on the status of the endpoints. The other options are not as effective or comprehensive as endpoint management software for this purpose.

Community Discussion

No community discussion yet for this question.

Full SY0-701 Practice