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350-401 Security Practice Question
Drag and drop the steps to configure port security on a Cisco switch in the correct order.
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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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Step 1: Enable port security (switchport port-security), Step 2: Set maximum MAC addresses (switchport port-security maximum), Step 3: Define secure MAC addresses (switchport port-security mac-address sticky or static), Step 4: Configure violation mode (switchport port-security violation shutdown/restrict/protect)
Port security limits unauthorized MAC addresses; violation mode defines action on violation.
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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Step 1: Enable port security (switchport port-security), Step 2: Set maximum MAC addresses (switchport port-security maximum), Step 3: Define secure MAC addresses (switchport port-security mac-address sticky or static), Step 4: Configure violation mode (switchport port-security violation shutdown/restrict/protect)
Why this is correct
This order ensures port security is enabled first, then limits are set, followed by defining specific addresses if needed, and finally setting the action on violation.
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Step 1: Set maximum MAC addresses, Step 2: Enable port security, Step 3: Define secure MAC addresses, Step 4: Configure violation mode
Why it's wrong here
Setting the maximum before enabling port security is invalid because the port-security feature must be active to apply limits.
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Step 1: Configure violation mode, Step 2: Enable port security, Step 3: Set maximum MAC addresses, Step 4: Define secure MAC addresses
Why it's wrong here
Configuring the violation mode before enabling port security is not allowed; the mode only takes effect after port security is enabled.
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Step 1: Enable port security, Step 2: Define secure MAC addresses, Step 3: Set maximum MAC addresses, Step 4: Configure violation mode
Why it's wrong here
Defining specific MAC addresses before setting the maximum count can cause conflicts if the number of defined addresses exceeds the default maximum.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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