300-710 SNCF Configuration Practice Question
An administrator is configuring a new Access Control Policy on the Firepower Management Center and needs to add a rule that blocks peer-to-peer file sharing applications regardless of port. Which rule type should the administrator select?
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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Access control rule
Access Control Rules of type Access are used to allow, block, or inspect traffic. To block applications regardless of port, the administrator uses the Applications tab within an Access rule.
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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NAT rule
Why it's wrong here
NAT rules are used for translating IP addresses and ports, not application identification.
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Identity rule
Why it's wrong here
Identity rules are used to map users to IP addresses for authentication and user-based access control.
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Access control rule
Why this is correct
Access control rules allow defining application filters to inspect and block traffic based on Layer 7 signatures.
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Prefilter rule
Why it's wrong here
Prefilter rules bypass Snort inspection and handle fast-path or tunnel processing, not granular application blocking.
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