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200-201 Firewall log fields Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. %ASA-4-106023: Deny tcp src outside:10.10.10.10/54321 dst inside:192.168.1.100/80
What does this firewall log entry indicate?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often mistake the direction field in firewall logs. Even though the packet travels inbound (from external to internal), some may incorrectly think 'inbound' refers to the direction of the traffic relative to the source IP.
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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Inbound HTTP connection denied
The firewall log entry shows a packet with source IP 203.0.113.5 (external) and destination IP 10.0.0.2 (internal) on destination port 80 (HTTP). The action is 'DENY' and the direction is 'inbound', indicating an inbound HTTP connection attempt from an external host to an internal host that was denied by the firewall.
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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Outbound HTTP connection denied
Why it's wrong here
Source is outside, so it is inbound, not outbound.
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Inbound HTTP connection allowed
Why it's wrong here
The message says deny, not allow.
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Inbound HTTP connection denied
Why this is correct
Source outside, destination inside port 80, and action is deny.
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Outbound HTTP connection allowed
Why it's wrong here
Both direction and action are incorrect.
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