SY0-701 Domain 1: General Security Concepts

Which of the following examples fall into the category of operational security controls? (Select 3 answers)

Multiple response — select two or more answers

Answer choices

  1. a. Risk assessments
  2. b. Configuration management
  3. c. System backups
  4. d. Authentication protocols
  5. e. Patch management

Architectural breakdown & explanation

Configuration management, system backups, and patch management are operational controls.

Correct answer(s): b. Configuration management, c. System backups, e. Patch management

Exam domain: Domain 1: General Security Concepts (12% weight on the official guide).

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