- A
static (outside,dmz) tcp 10.1.1.10 443 192.168.1.10 443 netmask 255.255.255.255; access-list OUTSIDE_IN permit tcp any host 10.1.1.10 eq 443; access-group OUTSIDE_IN in interface outside
Why wrong: Static NAT direction reversed (outside,dmz) is incorrect.
- B
nat (dmz,outside) static 192.168.1.10; access-list OUTSIDE_IN permit tcp any host 10.1.1.10 eq 443; access-group OUTSIDE_IN in interface dmz
Why wrong: NAT syntax is incomplete (needs service); ACL applied wrong interface and wrong IP.
- C
static (dmz,outside) tcp 192.168.1.10 443 10.1.1.10 443 netmask 255.255.255.255; access-list OUTSIDE_IN permit tcp any host 192.168.1.10 eq 443; access-group OUTSIDE_IN in interface outside
Correct: static NAT from DMZ to outside, ACL permits traffic to mapped IP, and ACL is applied inbound on outside.
- D
access-list OUTSIDE_IN permit tcp any host 10.1.1.10 eq 443; access-group OUTSIDE_IN in interface outside; static (inside,outside) tcp 10.1.1.10 443 10.1.1.10 443 netmask 255.255.255.255
Why wrong: Static NAT incorrectly references inside interface; should be (dmz,outside). Also ACL direction is correct but NAT is wrong.
350-701 Network Security Practice Question
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of network security. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
An engineer is configuring a Cisco ASA to allow inbound HTTPS traffic from the outside to a web server on the DMZ. The outside interface has security level 0, the DMZ interface has security level 50, and the inside has security level 100. Which set of commands correctly allows the traffic considering stateful inspection?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
static (dmz,outside) tcp 192.168.1.10 443 10.1.1.10 443 netmask 255.255.255.255; access-list OUTSIDE_IN permit tcp any host 192.168.1.10 eq 443; access-group OUTSIDE_IN in interface outside
By default, ASA allows traffic from higher to lower security levels without ACL, but for lower to higher an ACL is needed. Static NAT is required for inbound access, and an ACL permitting HTTPS from outside to DMZ is needed on the outside interface.
Key principle: Count usable hosts — not total addresses — and remember that the network and broadcast addresses are not available to hosts in standard IPv4 subnets.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
static (outside,dmz) tcp 10.1.1.10 443 192.168.1.10 443 netmask 255.255.255.255; access-list OUTSIDE_IN permit tcp any host 10.1.1.10 eq 443; access-group OUTSIDE_IN in interface outside
Why it's wrong here
Static NAT direction reversed (outside,dmz) is incorrect.
- ✗
nat (dmz,outside) static 192.168.1.10; access-list OUTSIDE_IN permit tcp any host 10.1.1.10 eq 443; access-group OUTSIDE_IN in interface dmz
- ✓
static (dmz,outside) tcp 192.168.1.10 443 10.1.1.10 443 netmask 255.255.255.255; access-list OUTSIDE_IN permit tcp any host 192.168.1.10 eq 443; access-group OUTSIDE_IN in interface outside
- ✗
access-list OUTSIDE_IN permit tcp any host 10.1.1.10 eq 443; access-group OUTSIDE_IN in interface outside; static (inside,outside) tcp 10.1.1.10 443 10.1.1.10 443 netmask 255.255.255.255
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: usable hosts are not the same as total addresses
Subnetting questions often tempt you into counting all addresses. In normal IPv4 subnets, the network and broadcast addresses are not usable host addresses.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Subnetting questions test whether you can identify the network, broadcast address, usable range, mask and correct subnet. Slow down enough to calculate the block size correctly.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- CIDR notation defines the prefix length.
- Block size helps identify subnet boundaries.
- Network and broadcast addresses are not usable hosts in normal IPv4 subnets.
- The required host count determines the smallest suitable subnet.
TExam Day Tips
- Write the block size before choosing the subnet.
- Check whether the question asks for hosts, subnets or a specific address range.
- Do not confuse /24, /25, /26 and /27 host counts.
Key takeaway
Count usable hosts — not total addresses — and remember that the network and broadcast addresses are not available to hosts in standard IPv4 subnets.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A small business has 20 workstations on the 192.168.1.0/24 network and one public IP from its ISP. The router uses PAT (NAT overload) so all 20 devices share one public address using different source ports. NAT questions test whether you understand the four address terms and which direction each translation applies.
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What does this 350-701 question test?
Network Security — This question tests Network Security — CIDR notation defines the prefix length..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: static (dmz,outside) tcp 192.168.1.10 443 10.1.1.10 443 netmask 255.255.255.255; access-list OUTSIDE_IN permit tcp any host 192.168.1.10 eq 443; access-group OUTSIDE_IN in interface outside — By default, ASA allows traffic from higher to lower security levels without ACL, but for lower to higher an ACL is needed. Static NAT is required for inbound access, and an ACL permitting HTTPS from outside to DMZ is needed on the outside interface.
What should I do if I get this 350-701 question wrong?
Review block sizes, usable host formulas (2^n − 2), and how to find network and broadcast addresses for /24 through /30. Then practise related 350-701 subnetting questions on CIDR, address ranges, and subnet selection.
What is the key concept behind this question?
CIDR notation defines the prefix length.
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