350-701 Network Security Practice Question
Which Snort rule action causes the FTD to drop a packet and generate an alert?
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.
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drop
The 'alert' action generates an alert but does not drop; 'drop' drops and alerts; 'reject' drops and sends TCP RST; 'pass' ignores the packet.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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reject
Why it's wrong here
Reject drops and sends a TCP RST, but is not the only drop action.
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alert
Why it's wrong here
Alert only generates an alert, does not drop.
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drop
Why this is correct
Correct; drop action drops the packet and generates an alert.
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pass
Why it's wrong here
Pass allows the packet without alerting.
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