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200-201 Practice Question: A company's acceptable use policy (AUP) prohibits…
A company's acceptable use policy (AUP) prohibits personal devices on the corporate network. An employee is found connecting a personal tablet to access internal resources. What should the security team do?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the concept of 'progressive discipline' in policy enforcement, where candidates mistakenly choose a technical block (Option B or D) instead of the correct human-centric first step of reminding the user.
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
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Remind the employee of the AUP and request removal
The first step in enforcing an acceptable use policy (AUP) is to remind the employee of the policy and request voluntary compliance. This aligns with the principle of least disruption and progressive discipline: the security team should address the violation with a clear warning before escalating to technical enforcement. Blocking the device or disabling the port without prior notification could violate due process and may be disproportionate to a first-time, non-malicious violation.
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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Allow the device and update the policy
Why it's wrong here
Updating the policy is a separate process; the current violation must be addressed first.
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Block the device and investigate
Why it's wrong here
While blocking is possible, first step should be policy enforcement through communication.
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Remind the employee of the AUP and request removal
Why this is correct
Policy enforcement starts with reminding the user of the existing rules.
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Disable the network port
Why it's wrong here
Disabling the port is a technical control but should follow a warning.
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