The correct procedure is to submit a request to the security team for temporary role elevation with a specified time limit. This is because role-based access control (RBAC) policies enforce the principle of least privilege, meaning any deviation from assigned roles—such as needing temporary access to a router in a different region—must follow a formal privilege elevation process that is auditable, time-bound, and automatically revoked. On the Cisco CyberOps Associate 200-201 exam, this concept tests your understanding of how RBAC maintains security boundaries without relying on permanent or shared credentials, a common trap being the assumption that an engineer could simply use a shared admin password or request a permanent role change. Remember the key: RBAC temporary access must always be a formal, time-limited elevation, not a shortcut. Memory tip: think “T.E.A.”—Temporary, Elevated, Auditable.
200-201 Security Policies and Procedures Practice Question
This 200-201 practice question tests your understanding of security policies and procedures. 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.
A company has implemented a role-based access control (RBAC) policy for its network devices. A network engineer needs temporary access to configure a router in a different region. According to the RBAC policy, what is the appropriate procedure?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Submit a request to the security team for temporary role elevation with a specified time limit
Option D is correct because RBAC policies require that any deviation from assigned roles, such as temporary access to a router in a different region, must be handled through a formal privilege elevation process. This typically involves submitting a request to the security team, who can grant temporary role elevation with a specified time limit, ensuring that access is auditable, time-bound, and revoked automatically. This aligns with the principle of least privilege and maintains the integrity of the RBAC model by avoiding permanent or shared credentials.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
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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Have the root password shared via encrypted email to the engineer
Why it's wrong here
Sharing root passwords undermines access controls and audit trails.
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Use the shared admin account for the duration of the task
Why it's wrong here
Shared accounts bypass accountability and violate RBAC principles.
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Ask another engineer with access to perform the configuration changes
Why it's wrong here
While possible, it is not the established procedure and may delay operations.
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Submit a request to the security team for temporary role elevation with a specified time limit
Why this is correct
This follows the principle of least privilege with an approval workflow.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the misconception that sharing credentials or using a shared admin account is acceptable for temporary access, when in reality RBAC mandates formal, auditable, and time-limited role elevation to maintain security and accountability.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
In practice, RBAC implementations on Cisco IOS and IOS-XE devices use privilege levels (0-15) and role-based CLI views (e.g., 'parser view' commands) to restrict commands. Temporary elevation is often achieved via TACACS+ or RADIUS with per-command authorization, where the security team can assign a time-limited privilege level change in the AAA server (e.g., 'priv-lvl 15' for 2 hours) without altering the device's local configuration. This ensures that all commands are logged with the engineer's individual username, providing a clear audit trail for compliance with standards like PCI-DSS or SOX.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A junior network technician can log in to a core router but cannot reach the enable prompt or configuration mode. The AAA server is authenticating the login — but the authorisation policy only grants privilege level 1, not 15. Authentication (who you are) is working; authorisation (what you can do) is not.
What to study next
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Security Policies and Procedures — This question tests Security Policies and Procedures — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Submit a request to the security team for temporary role elevation with a specified time limit — Option D is correct because RBAC policies require that any deviation from assigned roles, such as temporary access to a router in a different region, must be handled through a formal privilege elevation process. This typically involves submitting a request to the security team, who can grant temporary role elevation with a specified time limit, ensuring that access is auditable, time-bound, and revoked automatically. This aligns with the principle of least privilege and maintains the integrity of the RBAC model by avoiding permanent or shared credentials.
What should I do if I get this 200-201 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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