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200-201 An analyst is reviewing this configuration Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. access-list OUTSIDE extended permit tcp any host 192.168.1.100 eq www access-list OUTSIDE extended permit tcp any host 192.168.1.100 eq https access-list OUTSIDE extended deny ip any any
An analyst is reviewing this configuration. What is the most significant security concern?
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
✓
The access-list does not specify source IPs, allowing any source.
Allowing any source IP is a security risk; source restriction is missing. Option A is the purpose. Option B is present (deny any). Option C is a design choice. Option E is not recommended.
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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The access-list permits all traffic to 192.168.1.100 on ports 80 and 443.
Why it's wrong here
Intended functionality.
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The access-list is missing a rule to deny all other traffic.
Why it's wrong here
Deny any any is present.
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The access-list only permits traffic to a single host.
Why it's wrong here
Design choice, not a security flaw.
- ✓
The access-list does not specify source IPs, allowing any source.
Why this is correct
Best practice is to restrict source addresses.
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The access-list should permit traffic to the entire subnet.
Why it's wrong here
Would widen exposure.
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