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200-201 Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are key components of…
Which TWO of the following are key components of a security policy? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between a security policy (high-level, principle-based) and operational procedures or technical standards, causing candidates to mistake detailed implementation steps like incident response or password rules as policy components.
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Why each option matters
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Policy statement
A security policy is a high-level document that defines an organization's overall security posture, objectives, and guiding principles. The policy statement (B) is the core component that articulates management's commitment and the policy's scope, while enforcement and compliance guidelines (C) specify how the policy will be implemented and what consequences exist for violations. These two elements are fundamental to any security policy framework.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Incident response procedures
Why it's wrong here
Procedures are separate documents; policies set the rules.
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Policy statement
Why this is correct
The policy statement defines the purpose and scope of the policy.
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Enforcement and compliance guidelines
Why this is correct
These explain how the policy will be enforced and consequences for non-compliance.
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Password complexity requirements
Why it's wrong here
This is a specific control, not a key component of a policy.
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Network topology diagrams
Why it's wrong here
These are operational documents, not policy components.
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