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.
Which THREE of the following are best practices for creating and maintaining security policies? (Choose three.)
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "best"
Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
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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Obtain approval from senior management.
Option B is correct because security policies require executive endorsement to ensure organization-wide compliance and resource allocation. Senior management approval establishes authority and accountability, making the policy enforceable across all departments, not just IT. Without this buy-in, policies lack the legal and organizational weight needed for disciplinary actions or budget justification.
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.
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Develop policies in isolation by the security team.
Why it's wrong here
Policies should involve legal, HR, and business units.
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Obtain approval from senior management.
Why this is correct
Management support is critical for enforcement.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Provide training on policies to all employees.
Why this is correct
Training ensures understanding and compliance.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✓
Review and update policies annually.
Why this is correct
Annual review ensures policies remain current with threats and business changes.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Store policies in a secure location accessible only to security staff.
Why it's wrong here
Policies must be accessible to all employees for awareness.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the misconception that security policies should be restricted to security staff only, but the correct approach is that policies must be accessible to all employees to ensure awareness and compliance.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Security policies are high-level documents that define management's intent and direction, often referencing standards like NIST SP 800-53 or ISO 27001. Under the hood, a policy's effectiveness depends on its visibility and periodic review cycle (e.g., annual review as per PCI DSS Requirement 12.1.2). In a real-world scenario, a policy locked away in a security-only share would fail an audit because auditors require evidence that all employees have acknowledged and can access the policy.
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 practitioner preparing for the 200-201 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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: Obtain approval from senior management. — Option B is correct because security policies require executive endorsement to ensure organization-wide compliance and resource allocation. Senior management approval establishes authority and accountability, making the policy enforceable across all departments, not just IT. Without this buy-in, policies lack the legal and organizational weight needed for disciplinary actions or budget justification.
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.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "best". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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