Asset Management SY0-701 Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A financial services company is acquiring a customer relationship management (CRM) database from a third-party vendor to enhance its sales operations. The data includes personally identifiable information (PII) of existing customers. The company must integrate this data into its existing systems while ensuring that access is restricted to the sales department and that the data's integrity is maintained. What is the most important first step in this data acquisition process?

   • ADelete the source data from the vendor's systems to ensure that only the company holds the customer information.
   • BImmediately load the data into the CRM and grant all sales staff full access to maximize productivity.
   • CPerform a data quality assessment to identify and correct any inaccuracies or duplicates in the acquired dataset.
   • DEstablish a data classification and labeling scheme for the new dataset before it is loaded into the CRM system.
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2. 2foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key consideration when acquiring hardware assets to ensure they can be securely managed throughout their lifecycle?

   • AThe hardware's packaging and shipping materials
   • BThe hardware's color and aesthetic design
   • CThe hardware's ability to support centralized management and monitoring
   • DThe hardware's brand popularity among employees
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4. 3application · medium

   A research organization maintains a large dataset of scientific measurements. The organization wants to ensure that the data is not tampered with and that any changes are logged for audit purposes. Which technique is most appropriate for monitoring and tracking this data asset?

   • AStore the data on a read-only file share and restrict write access to a small group of administrators.
   • BUse a file integrity monitoring (FIM) tool that hashes the data files and alerts on any changes.
   • CTake regular backups of the dataset and store them in a secure offsite location.
   • DImplement a database with row-level security and enable auditing of all SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE operations.
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5. 4expert · hard

   A government agency is acquiring 1,000 new workstations. The agency has a strict budget and a requirement to minimize the total cost of ownership (TCO) over a 5-year period. The security team insists that all devices be tracked with an automated asset management system and that end-of-life disposal be compliant with federal regulations. Which acquisition strategy best balances cost, security, and compliance?

   • APurchase refurbished workstations to save money, and use a manual spreadsheet for tracking, with disposal through a local recycler.
   • BPurchase the workstations with a 5-year warranty and use a commercial asset management suite, with a plan to donate the devices to a non-profit at end of life.
   • CPurchase the workstations outright and use an open-source asset management tool to track them, with a plan to recycle them through a certified e-waste vendor at end of life.
   • DLease the workstations for 3 years with a renewal option, and use the vendor's proprietary asset tracking service, with the vendor handling disposal.
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6. 5foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of maintaining a disposal log for hardware assets?

   • ATo determine the warranty status of disposed hardware
   • BTo provide an audit trail for regulatory compliance and accountability
   • CTo track the resale value of disposed hardware
   • DTo schedule regular maintenance for remaining hardware
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