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SY0-701 · Question #869
Which of the following mitigation techniques would a security analyst most likely use to avoid bloatware on devices?
The correct answer is B. Application allow list. An application allow list ensures that only approved applications can be installed or run on a device, effectively preventing the installation of unwanted bloatware.
Submitted by yaw92· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations
Question
Which of the following mitigation techniques would a security analyst most likely use to avoid bloatware on devices?
Options
- ADisabled ports/protocols
- BApplication allow list
- CDefault password changes
- DAccess control permissions
How the community answered
(52 responses)- A4% (2)
- B73% (38)
- C15% (8)
- D8% (4)
Explanation
An application allow list ensures that only approved applications can be installed or run on a device, effectively preventing the installation of unwanted bloatware.
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