ACL Types & Classification

Question 1

What is the primary function of an Access Control List (ACL)?

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Control network traffic permissions

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Monitor server uptime

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Encrypt data packets

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Store user credentials

Question 2

Which type of ACL filters traffic based on IP addresses and protocols?

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Extended ACL

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Standard ACL

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Dynamic ACL

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Role-Based ACL

Question 3

What is a key characteristic of a Standard ACL?

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Filters by source IP only

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Filters by source and destination IP

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Filters by protocols and ports

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Applies dynamic access policies

Question 4

Where is an Extended ACL typically applied in a network?

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Near the source of traffic

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Near the destination of traffic

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On the ISP gateway

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On the client device

Question 5

What distinguishes a Dynamic ACL from other types of ACLs?

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Requires authentication before granting access

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Filters only by IP address

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Always allows all traffic

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Does not support time-based rules

Question 6

How does a Role-Based ACL differ from other ACL types?

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Permissions are assigned based on user roles

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Permissions are assigned based on IP address

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Only blocks external traffic

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Does not support authentication