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N10-009 · Question #435

A server administrator deploys a new web server with an IP address of 192.168.16.100. The security policy dictates that all non-secure connection methods should be blocked. Which of the following…

The correct answer is C. Deny any 192.168.16.100 255.255.255.255 80. Denying TCP port 80 specifically for 192.168.16.100 blocks unencrypted HTTP while permitting all other traffic - including HTTPS on port 443 - so secure connections remain allowed.

Submitted by jaden.t· Mar 6, 2026Network Security

Question

A server administrator deploys a new web server with an IP address of 192.168.16.100. The security policy dictates that all non-secure connection methods should be blocked. Which of the following security rules will satisfy the request without prohibiting other traffic?

Options

  • ADeny any 192.168.16.0 255.255.255.0 80
  • BDeny 192.168.16.100 255.255.255.255 any
  • CDeny any 192.168.16.100 255.255.255.255 80
  • DPermit any 192.168.16.100 255.255.255.255 80
  • EPermit 192.168.16.100 255.255.255.255 any

How the community answered

(30 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • C
    83% (25)
  • D
    3% (1)
  • E
    10% (3)

Explanation

Denying TCP port 80 specifically for 192.168.16.100 blocks unencrypted HTTP while permitting all other traffic - including HTTPS on port 443 - so secure connections remain allowed.

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