CompTIA Exam SY0-701 Topic 5 Question 42 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's SY0-701 exam

Question #: 42
Topic #: 5

An employee emailed a new systems administrator a malicious web link and convinced the administrator to change the email server's password. The employee used this access to remove the mailboxes of key personnel. Which of the following security awareness concepts would help prevent this threat in the future?

ARecognizing phishing

BProviding situational awareness training

CUsing password management

DReviewing email policies

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Suggested Answer: A

by Hillary at Aug 01, 2025, 01:26 PM

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Coral

8 days ago

I'd go with B - situational awareness training is crucial. Employees need to be able to identify potential threats and respond appropriately.

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Linsey

12 days ago

Definitely A - recognizing phishing is key to preventing this kind of social engineering attack. Gotta watch out for those suspicious links!

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