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CAS-004 Extended ACL Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. ``` access-list 101 deny ip any 10.0.0.0 0.0.0.255 ```
Refer to the exhibit. Which of the following best describes the effect of this ACL?
⚠ Common exam trap
The CAS-004 exam often tests the distinction between source and destination in ACLs. Here, the trap is that candidates may think the ACL filters based on the source IP (like a standard ACL) and incorrectly choose an option about blocking traffic 'from' the network. However, this is an extended ACL with 'any' as source and the network as destination, so it blocks traffic 'to' the network.
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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Blocks all traffic to the 10.0.0.0/24 network.
The ACL 'deny ip any 10.0.0.0 0.0.0.255' is an extended IP access-list that filters based on both source and destination. The source is 'any', meaning all sources, and the destination is the 10.0.0.0/24 network. Therefore, this ACL blocks all IP traffic destined to the 10.0.0.0/24 network, regardless of the source. The correct answer is that it blocks traffic to that network.
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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Blocks all traffic to the 10.0.0.0/24 network.
Why this is correct
The 'deny ip any 10.0.0.0 0.0.0.255' denies any source IP to destination network 10.0.0.0/24.
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Blocks all traffic from the 10.0.0.0/24 network.
Why it's wrong here
The ACL denies traffic to the destination network, not from.
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Permits all traffic to the 10.0.0.0/24 network.
Why it's wrong here
The ACL is a deny statement, not permit.
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Permits all traffic from the 10.0.0.0/24 network.
Why it's wrong here
The ACL does not permit; it denies.
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