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200-201 Practice Question: A security analyst discovers that an employee has…
A security analyst discovers that an employee has been sharing login credentials with coworkers. Which policy violation is this?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between policies by making candidates confuse a data classification violation (handling sensitive data incorrectly) with an acceptable use violation (improper use of credentials or systems).
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Acceptable Use Policy violation
Sharing login credentials violates the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), which defines how employees may use company systems and data. The AUP typically prohibits password sharing because it undermines non-repudiation and access control, as each user should have unique credentials for accountability. This is a direct breach of acceptable behavior, not a failure of remote access, incident response, or data classification procedures.
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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Remote Access Policy violation
Why it's wrong here
This policy governs secure remote connections, not credential sharing.
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Incident Response Policy violation
Why it's wrong here
This policy outlines steps for handling incidents, not user behavior.
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Data Classification Policy violation
Why it's wrong here
This policy defines data sensitivity labels, not credential sharing.
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Acceptable Use Policy violation
Why this is correct
Sharing credentials is a misuse of company resources, violating the Acceptable Use Policy.
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