100-140 Question 328
Select 3A user in your organization needs to install a productivity application from an approved marketplace on their corporate device. What steps should you take to ensure the installation complies with company policies and security standards?
- A
Verify that the application is listed in the organization's approved marketplace or catalog.
- B
Manually download the application from an external website if it is not available in the marketplace.
- C
Check the application permissions and ensure they align with company policy before installation.
- D
Consult the IT department to confirm whether the application has been pre-approved for use.
- E
Disable the corporate firewall temporarily if the installation is blocked.
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Correct answers: A, C, D
Explanation
To maintain security and compliance, applications should only be installed from approved sources. Verifying the application's presence in an approved marketplace, checking permissions, and consulting the IT department are necessary steps to ensure proper implementation. Actions like downloading from unverified sources or disabling security measures can introduce vulnerabilities and are not acceptable practices.
- A. Correct.
Verifying that the application is listed in the approved marketplace ensures compliance with company policies and reduces the risk of installing unauthorized or malicious software.
- B. Incorrect.
Manually downloading an application from an external website introduces significant security risks and bypasses organizational controls, violating company policies.
- C. Correct.
Checking application permissions is critical to ensuring the app does not request access to sensitive data or perform actions outside the scope of its intended use.
- D. Correct.
Consulting the IT department ensures that the application is approved and aligns with security standards, particularly for applications outside the standard marketplace.
- E. Incorrect.
Disabling the corporate firewall compromises network security and violates company policy. Alternate methods should be pursued to resolve installation issues.