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200-201 Practice Question: Refer to the exhibit
Exhibit
access-list OUT extended permit tcp any host 10.1.1.1 eq 80 access-list OUT extended deny ip any any access-group OUT in interface outside
Refer to the exhibit. A security analyst is reviewing the ASA configuration. Which traffic will be permitted from the outside interface?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between 'any IP traffic' and 'any TCP traffic' — the trap here is that candidates may assume 'permit tcp any host 10.1.1.1 eq 80' allows all IP traffic to that host, but it strictly permits only TCP with destination port 80.
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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TCP traffic to host 10.1.1.1 on port 80
The ASA configuration shown includes an access-list entry that permits TCP traffic from any source to host 10.1.1.1 on port 80. This is the only rule that explicitly allows traffic from the outside interface to the inside network, and since the outside interface has the access-group applied inbound, only traffic matching this permit statement will be allowed.
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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Any IP traffic to host 10.1.1.1
Why it's wrong here
Any IP traffic to host 10.1.1.1 is broader than the exhibit's actual permit, which restricts specific protocols or ports to that host. It is tempting because a host-specific permit resembles a typical static NAT or DMZ rule, and would be correct if the ACL permitted all IP protocols to that address.
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All traffic from the outside to the inside network
Why it's wrong here
The ASA's outside interface applies an inbound ACL; permitting all traffic to the inside network contradicts the implicit deny and any specific permit statements shown. It is tempting because an any-any rule appears permissive, and would be correct only if the exhibit explicitly contained a permit ip any any entry.
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TCP traffic to host 10.1.1.1 on port 80
Why this is correct
The access list permits TCP from any source to host 10.1.1.1 on port 80, so only that specific web traffic is allowed inbound. Other protocols, ports, or destinations are implicitly denied by the trailing ACL rule.
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HTTP traffic from internal hosts to the outside
Why it's wrong here
HTTP from internal hosts to the outside describes outbound inspection from a higher-security interface, not inbound traffic arriving on the outside interface. It is tempting because it matches a common web-browsing policy, and would be correct if the question asked what the inside hosts may initiate outward.
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