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Microsoft AZ-801 Exam - Topic 2 Question 78 Discussion

You have a server that runs Windows Server. The server is configured to encrypt all incoming traffic by using a connection security rule.You need to ensure that Server1 can respond to the unencrypted tracert commands initiated from computers on the same network.What should you do from Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security?
D) From the IPsec Settings, configure IPsec exemptions.
A) From the IPsec Settings, configure IPsec defaults.
B) Create a new custom outbound rule that allows ICMPv4 protocol connections for all profiles.
C) Change the Firewall state of the Private profile to Off.

Microsoft AZ-801 Exam - Topic 2 Question 78 Discussion

Actual exam question for Microsoft's AZ-801 exam
Question #: 78
Topic #: 2
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You have a server that runs Windows Server. The server is configured to encrypt all incoming traffic by using a connection security rule.

You need to ensure that Server1 can respond to the unencrypted tracert commands initiated from computers on the same network.

What should you do from Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security?

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Suggested Answer: D

by Cyril at Jun 12, 2025, 01:35 AM

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Leslie
7 months ago
C is a bad idea, turning off the firewall is risky!
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Dalene
7 months ago
I agree, B makes the most sense here.
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Rene
7 months ago
Option B is the way to go! ICMP needs to be allowed.
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Precious
8 months ago
Wait, can we really allow unencrypted traffic like that?
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Charlesetta
8 months ago
Not so sure about that, what if there's a security risk?
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Cristal
8 months ago
I vaguely recall something about IPsec exemptions, but I’m not confident if that applies here. I think allowing ICMP directly is more straightforward.
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Karon
8 months ago
I feel like changing the Firewall state to Off could be risky. We should probably keep some protections in place.
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Michal
8 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think creating a custom outbound rule for ICMPv4 might be the right approach. It sounds familiar from our practice questions.
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Marcos
9 months ago
I remember we discussed how ICMP traffic is often blocked by default in firewalls. I think we need to allow it for tracert to work.
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Cherelle
9 months ago
Option A seems like it might be overkill. Configuring the IPsec defaults doesn't seem directly relevant to the problem at hand.
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Erinn
9 months ago
I'm leaning towards option D. If we can configure IPsec exemptions, that might be the cleanest way to allow the unencrypted tracert commands without compromising the overall security.
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Cassandra
9 months ago
I'm a bit confused. Wouldn't changing the Firewall state to Off in option C be a security risk? I'm not sure that's the best approach.
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Filiberto
9 months ago
Okay, let's see. The key here is that we need to allow unencrypted tracert commands, while the server is configured to encrypt all incoming traffic. I think option B might be the way to go.
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Irene
10 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the implications of each option.
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Svetlana
1 year ago
You know, I once tried to tracert a server that was behind a military-grade encryption firewall. Let's just say the results were... explosive. Option D is the way to go here.
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Paola
11 months ago
Definitely, configuring IPsec exemptions is the way to go to allow unencrypted tracert commands.
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Garry
11 months ago
I agree, option D is the best choice for this scenario.
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Gertude
1 year ago
Turning off the firewall? What is this, amateur hour? Option B is the way to go. We need to specifically allow the ICMP traffic.
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Dalene
1 year ago
I think Option D is the correct answer. IPsec exemptions should let the tracert commands through while keeping the rest of the traffic encrypted.
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Lenna
12 months ago
Let's go with Option D then, it seems like the best choice to allow the tracert commands.
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Evette
12 months ago
I agree, IPsec exemptions should work to allow the unencrypted tracert commands.
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Mable
1 year ago
Option D is correct. IPsec exemptions will allow the tracert commands through.
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Bethanie
1 year ago
Haha, turning off the firewall? Yeah, right, that's not the solution we're looking for here. Option D seems more promising.
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Rodolfo
1 year ago
User2: Yeah, Option D to configure IPsec exemptions sounds like the way to go.
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Leslie
1 year ago
User1: I agree, turning off the firewall is not the best solution.
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Keith
1 year ago
But wouldn't configuring IPsec exemptions from the IPsec Settings also achieve the same result?
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Judy
1 year ago
I agree with Kimbery. Allowing ICMPv4 protocol connections would enable Server1 to respond to unencrypted tracert commands.
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Eun
1 year ago
Option B sounds like the way to go. We need to allow unencrypted traffic for tracert, and creating a custom outbound rule for ICMPv4 should do the trick.
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Britt
1 year ago
Great, let's go ahead and configure that custom outbound rule in Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security.
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Shenika
1 year ago
That makes sense. By allowing ICMPv4 protocol connections, Server1 will be able to respond to unencrypted tracert commands initiated from computers on the same network.
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Carmela
1 year ago
I agree, creating a new custom outbound rule that allows ICMPv4 protocol connections for all profiles seems like the best solution.
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Juliana
1 year ago
Option B sounds like the way to go. We need to allow unencrypted traffic for tracert, and creating a custom outbound rule for ICMPv4 should do the trick.
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Kimbery
1 year ago
I think we should create a new custom outbound rule that allows ICMPv4 protocol connections for all profiles.
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