The correct answer is that the traffic will be denied. This occurs because a Cisco ASA security policy enforces an implicit deny at the end of every access control list (ACL), meaning any traffic that does not match an explicit permit rule is automatically dropped. In this scenario, no ACL entry permits HTTP traffic from the internet to 192.168.1.5, so the packet is denied by default, regardless of any other configuration. For the Cisco CyberOps Associate 200-201 exam, this question tests your understanding of ACL rule interpretation for security policy, specifically the fundamental principle that ACLs are deny-by-default. A common trap is assuming that a missing explicit deny means traffic is allowed, but the opposite is true—without a permit, nothing passes. Remember the mnemonic: “No permit, no entry; implicit deny ends the story.”
200-201 Security Policies and Procedures Practice Question
This 200-201 practice question tests your understanding of security policies and procedures. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. 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.
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
```
object network INSIDE_SUBNET
subnet 192.168.1.0 255.255.255.0
object network WEB_SERVER
host 10.0.0.10
access-list OUTSIDE_IN extended permit tcp any object WEB_SERVER eq 80
access-list OUTSIDE_IN extended deny ip any any
```
Refer to the exhibit. An ASA security policy is configured as shown. A user from the internet tries to access 192.168.1.5 via HTTP. What will happen?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Traffic will be denied
The ASA security policy shown uses an access control list (ACL) that implicitly denies all traffic unless explicitly permitted. Since the exhibit does not show any ACL entry permitting HTTP traffic from the internet to 192.168.1.5, the traffic is denied by default. The correct answer is B because the ASA's default behavior for inbound traffic on an interface is to deny it unless a matching permit ACE exists.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
✗
Traffic will be allowed, but logged
Why it's wrong here
Traffic is denied, not allowed.
✓
Traffic will be denied
Why this is correct
The access list does not permit traffic to 192.168.1.5.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
Traffic will be allowed only if it matches the subnet
Why it's wrong here
No rule permits traffic from the internet to the inside subnet.
✗
Traffic will be permitted
Why it's wrong here
Only traffic to the web server is permitted.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the implicit deny principle in ASA ACLs, where candidates mistakenly assume that traffic is allowed by default or that a missing permit statement still allows traffic if it matches a subnet or is logged.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Cisco ASA access control lists are processed in order from top to bottom, and an implicit deny all is applied at the end of every ACL. This means that any traffic not matching a permit statement is dropped. In real-world scenarios, administrators must carefully order ACEs to avoid unintended denies, and the 'log' keyword can be added to permit statements to track allowed traffic, but it does not change the permit/deny decision.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A security administrator must allow nursing staff to reach a patient records server while blocking access from the guest Wi-Fi VLAN. After applying an extended ACL, traffic is still blocked from nursing workstations. The ACL was applied outbound instead of inbound on the wrong interface. Questions like this test ACL direction and placement rules.
What to study next
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Security Policies and Procedures — This question tests Security Policies and Procedures — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Traffic will be denied — The ASA security policy shown uses an access control list (ACL) that implicitly denies all traffic unless explicitly permitted. Since the exhibit does not show any ACL entry permitting HTTP traffic from the internet to 192.168.1.5, the traffic is denied by default. The correct answer is B because the ASA's default behavior for inbound traffic on an interface is to deny it unless a matching permit ACE exists.
What should I do if I get this 200-201 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Variation 1. Refer to the exhibit. A security policy states that all remote desktop (RDP) and Telnet access from external networks must be blocked. Does the above access-list comply with the policy?
easy
✓ A.Yes, because it denies RDP and Telnet.
B.Yes, because it denies TCP ports 3389 and 23.
C.No, because it permits all other traffic.
D.No, because it should deny HTTP traffic as well.
Why A: The ACL explicitly denies RDP (port 3389) and Telnet (port 23) and permits all other traffic, which fully meets the policy requirement. The policy does not require blocking other services.
Last reviewed: Jun 25, 2026
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