- A
Report the violation to the security manager and advise that the laptop remain in use but monitored closely until encryption can be applied during next maintenance window.
This ensures compliance while minimizing business disruption and follows proper escalation.
- B
Accept the executive's explanation and document it as an informal exception.
Why wrong: This undermines the policy and does not address the root cause.
- C
Escalate to the incident response team to treat this as a data breach because data may have been exposed.
Why wrong: There is no evidence of data exposure; treating it as a breach would be premature and resource-intensive.
- D
Immediately re-enable encryption on the laptop and submit an exception request after the fact.
Why wrong: This bypasses the approval process and may not be technically smooth; it also sets a bad precedent.
Quick Answer
The correct answer is to report the violation to the security manager and advise that the laptop remain in use but monitored closely until encryption can be applied during the next maintenance window. This balanced approach respects the security policy by escalating the issue through proper channels while avoiding operational disruption, as the policy explicitly forbids unauthorized exceptions and there is no evidence of a data breach requiring immediate isolation. On the Cisco CyberOps Associate 200-201 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of incident response procedures and the principle of least disruption—you must prioritize policy adherence without overreacting or bypassing management approval. A common trap is to assume any unencrypted device must be quarantined immediately, but the correct path is to document, report, and schedule remediation. Memory tip: “Escalate, don’t isolate” when handling policy violations for senior executives without evidence of compromise.
200-201 Security Policies and Procedures Practice Question
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.
You are a security analyst at a multinational corporation. The company has implemented a security policy that requires all employees to use company-issued laptops with full disk encryption. During a routine audit, you discover that a senior executive's laptop is not encrypted. The executive claims that IT support had disabled encryption because the laptop was running slowly. The current policy does not allow exceptions without management approval. The executive's laptop contains sensitive client data. What should you do?
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
Report the violation to the security manager and advise that the laptop remain in use but monitored closely until encryption can be applied during next maintenance window.
Option B is correct because reporting the violation and monitoring the laptop until encryption can be applied is a balanced approach. Option A violates policy by making changes without approval; Option C overreacts without evidence of breach; Option D ignores policy entirely.
Key principle: NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Report the violation to the security manager and advise that the laptop remain in use but monitored closely until encryption can be applied during next maintenance window.
Why this is correct
This ensures compliance while minimizing business disruption and follows proper escalation.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- ✗
Accept the executive's explanation and document it as an informal exception.
Why it's wrong here
This undermines the policy and does not address the root cause.
- ✗
Escalate to the incident response team to treat this as a data breach because data may have been exposed.
Why it's wrong here
There is no evidence of data exposure; treating it as a breach would be premature and resource-intensive.
- ✗
Immediately re-enable encryption on the laptop and submit an exception request after the fact.
Why it's wrong here
This bypasses the approval process and may not be technically smooth; it also sets a bad precedent.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
Key takeaway
NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A small business has 20 workstations on the 192.168.1.0/24 network and one public IP from its ISP. The router uses PAT (NAT overload) so all 20 devices share one public address using different source ports. NAT questions test whether you understand the four address terms and which direction each translation applies.
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What does this 200-201 question test?
Security Policies and Procedures — This question tests Security Policies and Procedures — Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Report the violation to the security manager and advise that the laptop remain in use but monitored closely until encryption can be applied during next maintenance window. — Option B is correct because reporting the violation and monitoring the laptop until encryption can be applied is a balanced approach. Option A violates policy by making changes without approval; Option C overreacts without evidence of breach; Option D ignores policy entirely.
What should I do if I get this 200-201 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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