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200-201 Practice Question: An organization's security policy defines…
An organization's security policy defines acceptable use of corporate email. Which THREE of the following actions are typically prohibited?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between actions that are 'typically prohibited' versus those that are merely discouraged or context-dependent, leading candidates to over-select options like personal newsletter subscriptions (Option A) that are not universally banned.
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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Sending personal emails using the corporate account.
Corporate email accounts are company property intended for business use. Sending personal emails consumes company resources and can expose the organization to legal liability, data leakage, or productivity loss, which is why acceptable use policies (AUPs) typically prohibit this action.
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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Using email to subscribe to personal newsletters.
Why it's wrong here
Often allowed but may be restricted; not typically considered prohibited.
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Emailing the IT support for assistance.
Why it's wrong here
Allowed activity.
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Sending personal emails using the corporate account.
Why this is correct
Often restricted to incidental use only.
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Forwarding corporate emails to personal external accounts.
Why this is correct
Risks data leakage.
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Using email to send sensitive customer data without encryption.
Why this is correct
Violates data protection policies.
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