Quick Answer
The answer is a violation of the data classification policy. This is correct because the organization’s security policy mandates that all documents, especially those containing personally identifiable information (PII), must have a data classification label applied before distribution. By sending the spreadsheet without a label, the manager directly failed to comply with that specific requirement, regardless of intent. On the Cisco CyberOps Associate 200-201 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between different policy types—data classification focuses on labeling and handling data based on sensitivity, while acceptable use governs how resources are used, and incident response triggers after a breach is detected. A common trap is to choose acceptable use because sending PII broadly seems like misuse, but the core violation here is the missing label, not the act of sending itself. Memory tip: think “Label = Classification,” so if a label is missing, the classification policy is broken first.
This 200-201 practice question tests your understanding of security policies and procedures. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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.
An organization's security policy requires data classification labels to be applied to all documents. A manager sends a spreadsheet containing employee PII (personally identifiable information) to the entire company without labeling. Which policy has been violated?
Acceptable Use Policy
Why wrong: AUP covers inappropriate use, not labeling.
Data Classification Policy
Data classification mandates labeling based on sensitivity.
Remote Access Policy
Why wrong: Remote access policy governs off-site connectivity.
Incident Response Policy
Why wrong: IR policy is for responding to breaches.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Data Classification Policy
The data classification policy requires proper labeling. Sending unlabeled PII violates that policy. Option A is correct. Option B (acceptable use) might be relevant but labeling is the core. Option C (incident response) is for after detection. Option D (remote access) is not relevant.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Acceptable Use Policy
Why it's wrong here
AUP covers inappropriate use, not labeling.
Data Classification Policy
Why this is correct
Data classification mandates labeling based on sensitivity.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Remote Access Policy
Why it's wrong here
Remote access policy governs off-site connectivity.
Incident Response Policy
Why it's wrong here
IR policy is for responding to breaches.
Common exam traps
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A practitioner preparing for the 200-201 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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Security Policies and Procedures — This question tests Security Policies and Procedures — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Data Classification Policy — The data classification policy requires proper labeling. Sending unlabeled PII violates that policy. Option A is correct. Option B (acceptable use) might be relevant but labeling is the core. Option C (incident response) is for after detection. Option D (remote access) is not relevant.
Identify which 200-201 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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