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200-201 Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are best practices…
Which THREE of the following are best practices for creating and maintaining security policies? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
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.
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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Obtain approval from senior management.
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.
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.
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Provide training on policies to all employees.
Why this is correct
Training ensures understanding and compliance.
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Review and update policies annually.
Why this is correct
Annual review ensures policies remain current with threats and business changes.
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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.
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