PCNSA Device Management and Services Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. ``` 2023/11/12 10:00:00,error,general,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0, "Management policy check failed: login from 10.0.0.1 denied because host is not allowed" ```
An administrator sees this log repeatedly. Which configuration change will allow 10.0.0.1 to access the management interface?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse data-plane security policies with management-plane access controls, assuming a security policy can permit management interface access when in fact only the management profile's allowed IP list governs such access.
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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Add 10.0.0.1 to the allowed IP list in the management profile
The log indicates that the management interface is rejecting access attempts from 10.0.0.1 due to an IP-based access restriction. By adding 10.0.0.1 to the allowed IP list within the management profile, the administrator explicitly permits that host to reach the management interface, resolving the repeated denial.
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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Enable HTTP on the management interface
Why it's wrong here
HTTP is likely already enabled; the issue is host restriction.
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Add 10.0.0.1 to the allowed IP list in the management profile
Why this is correct
This will permit the IP to access the management interface.
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Disable management access restriction
Why it's wrong here
Not best practice; better to add specific IP.
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Change the management interface to a different IP
Why it's wrong here
Does not address the allowed list issue.
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Create a security policy allowing HTTP from 10.0.0.1
Why it's wrong here
Security policies govern data traffic, not management access.
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