SISE Network Access Device Administration Practice Question
You need to allow users to run commands that start with 'show' but deny any 'show' commands that contain 'password'. How should the Command Set be configured?
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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Permit 'show.*' and deny 'show.*password.*'
Using a regular expression in the Command Set allows for granular control over the arguments passed to a command.
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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Permit 'show' only
Why it's wrong here
This allows all show commands including those with sensitive info.
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Deny 'show' commands
Why it's wrong here
This blocks all show commands.
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Permit 'show.*' and deny 'show.*password.*'
Why this is correct
The regex allows the base command but filters the sensitive argument.
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Permit 'show' and deny all arguments
Why it's wrong here
This is not a valid syntax.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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