2.04 Explain the Justification for a Proposed Solution 401 Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   A company is considering a move to a cloud-based security solution. The justification must include business requirements, technical constraints, and risk factors. Which set of items best represents these three components?

   • ABusiness requirement: reduce operational costs; Technical constraint: existing legacy systems must be supported; Risk factor: potential data residency issues.
   • BBusiness requirement: improve security; Technical constraint: the solution must be easy to use; Risk factor: the solution may not be effective.
   • CBusiness requirement: meet compliance; Technical constraint: the solution must be cloud-based; Risk factor: the solution may be too expensive.
   • DBusiness requirement: use the latest technology; Technical constraint: the solution must be popular; Risk factor: the vendor may go out of business.
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2. 22application · medium

   A company wants to deploy a new intrusion detection system (IDS) that uses machine learning to analyze network traffic. The network team has limited experience with machine learning. The security architect must justify the solution. Which aspect of the justification is most critical to address?

   • AThe IDS is the most advanced system available on the market.
   • BThe IDS is compatible with the company's existing network infrastructure.
   • CThe IDS vendor provides comprehensive training and support to bring the team up to speed.
   • DThe IDS will automatically detect all threats without requiring human intervention.
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4. 23foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key factor in determining the technical feasibility of a security solution?

   • AThe color scheme of the solution's interface
   • BThe vendor's marketing reputation
   • CThe number of employees in the organization
   • DCompatibility with existing infrastructure
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5. 24application · medium

   A company is considering deploying a next-generation firewall (NGFW) to replace its legacy stateful firewall. The NGFW has a higher upfront cost and requires additional staff training. The security team must justify the expense to management. Which argument best justifies the higher cost?

   • AThe NGFW is a popular product that many other companies are using successfully.
   • BThe NGFW will require less frequent updates than the legacy firewall, saving time for the IT staff.
   • CThe NGFW will allow the company to remove its intrusion prevention system (IPS), reducing overall complexity.
   • DThe NGFW will reduce the risk of advanced threats that the legacy firewall cannot detect, potentially avoiding costly breaches.
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6. 25foundation · easy

   In a technical justification, which component specifically addresses the limitations imposed by the existing environment?

   • ACost-benefit analysis
   • BTechnical constraints
   • CRisk factors
   • DBusiness requirements
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