CompTIA Exam SY0-701 Topic 2 Question 40 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's SY0-701 exam

Question #: 40
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following would best allow a company to prevent access to systems from the Internet?

AContainerization

BVirtualization

CSD-WAN

DAir-gapped

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Suggested Answer: D

An air-gapped system is physically isolated from unsecured networks (like the public Internet), ensuring that there is no direct or indirect network connection. This is the most effective way to prevent Internet-based access to sensitive systems.

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Official Study Guide, Domain 3.2: 'Air-gapped systems are isolated from external networks and prevent Internet access.'

Exam Objectives 3.2: ''Summarize security implications of embedded and specialized systems.''

by Peggie at Jul 04, 2025, 08:00 PM

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Katlyn

16 hours ago

A) Containerization? More like 'Containment-erization' if you ask me! Gotta go with D) to be really safe.

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Mozell

3 days ago

B) Virtualization is the way to go! You can isolate systems and control access much more easily.

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Matilda

7 days ago

C) SD-WAN seems like a good option to me. It can help create a secure virtual network and control access, right?

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Malcolm

4 days ago

A) Containerization could also help isolate systems and prevent access from the Internet.

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Layla

15 days ago

I think D) Air-gapped is the way to go. Nothing beats physically disconnecting from the internet to keep those pesky hackers out!

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Hermila

9 days ago

But wouldn't that make it difficult to update software and access online resources?

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Arleen

11 days ago

I agree, air-gapped systems are the most secure.

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