200-201 Security Policies and Procedures Practice Question
This 200-201 practice question tests your understanding of security policies and procedures. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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.
%SEC-6-IPACCESSLOGP: list OUTSIDE denied tcp 10.10.10.5(80) -> 192.168.1.10(49152) 1 packet
Refer to the exhibit. This syslog message is generated from a Cisco firewall. According to the security policy, all traffic from the 10.10.10.0/24 network to the internal 192.168.1.0/24 network must be denied except for HTTP traffic from specific IPs. Which of the following should be investigated?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
The source IP 10.10.10.5 should be allowed to pass HTTP traffic.
The syslog message shows that a packet from 10.10.10.5 to 192.168.1.10 on port 80 (HTTP) was permitted. According to the security policy, HTTP traffic from specific IPs is allowed, so 10.10.10.5 should be one of those permitted sources. The correct answer is D because the log indicates the traffic was allowed, which aligns with the policy exception, and no compromise or misconfiguration is evident.
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.
✗
The packet was permitted but logged.
Why it's wrong here
The message clearly says "denied", not permitted.
✗
The packet was denied because it was HTTP traffic from 10.10.10.5.
Why it's wrong here
The denial is what triggered the log, but it doesn't indicate an investigation point.
✗
The destination IP 192.168.1.10 is compromised.
Why it's wrong here
There is no evidence of compromise from this log.
✓
The source IP 10.10.10.5 should be allowed to pass HTTP traffic.
Why this is correct
This IP might be one that should be permitted per policy; its denial warrants investigation.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the misinterpretation of syslog actions—candidates mistakenly think a 'permit' action for HTTP traffic from a denied subnet is a violation, when in fact the policy exception explicitly allows it, so no investigation is required.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Cisco ASA and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) syslog messages include action codes (e.g., 'permit' or 'deny') and protocol/port details. The security policy uses an access control list (ACL) with a deny statement for 10.10.10.0/24 to 192.168.1.0/24, but a permit entry for HTTP (TCP/80) from specific source IPs overrides the deny. In this scenario, the syslog confirms the packet matched the permit exception, so no investigation is needed unless the source IP is not on the approved list—but the log shows it was permitted, implying it is approved.
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 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.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
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: The source IP 10.10.10.5 should be allowed to pass HTTP traffic. — The syslog message shows that a packet from 10.10.10.5 to 192.168.1.10 on port 80 (HTTP) was permitted. According to the security policy, HTTP traffic from specific IPs is allowed, so 10.10.10.5 should be one of those permitted sources. The correct answer is D because the log indicates the traffic was allowed, which aligns with the policy exception, and no compromise or misconfiguration is evident.
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.
About these practice questions
Courseiva creates original exam-style practice questions with explanations and wrong-answer analysis. It does not publish real exam questions, exam dumps, or protected exam content. Learn why practice questions differ from exam dumps →
Share a tip, memory trick, or ask about the reasoning behind this question. Do not post real exam questions, leaked content, braindumps, or copyrighted exam material. Comments are moderated and may be removed without notice.
This 200-201 practice question is part of Courseiva's free Cisco certification practice question bank. Courseiva provides original exam-style practice questions with explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics to help learners prepare for the 200-201 exam.
Question Discussion
Share a tip, memory trick, or ask about the reasoning behind this question. Do not post real exam questions, leaked content, braindumps, or copyrighted exam material. Comments are moderated and may be removed without notice.
Sign in to join the discussion.