350-701 Network Security Practice Question
Which component of a Snort rule specifies the action to take when the rule conditions are matched?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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Action
In Snort, the first part of the rule header is the action (e.g., alert, drop, reject).
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Rule options
Why it's wrong here
Rule options define the conditions, not the action.
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Action
Why this is correct
Correct. The action is the first field in the Snort rule.
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Source address
Why it's wrong here
Source address is part of the rule options.
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Protocol
Why it's wrong here
Protocol is part of the rule header but not the action.
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