SDSI Secure Infrastructure Design Practice Question
Which TWO factors are vital for an effective firewall policy design?
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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Logical organization and rule documentation.
Policy design must prioritize explicit rules and maintainable structure.
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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Logical organization and rule documentation.
Why this is correct
Essential for maintainability.
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Disabling all logging.
Why it's wrong here
Logging is required for auditing.
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Least privilege principle.
Why this is correct
Only allow what is necessary.
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Using only IP addresses.
Why it's wrong here
Object groups are more maintainable.
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Permit all traffic by default.
Why it's wrong here
This is the opposite of a secure design.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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