HPE Aruba Certified Switching Expert (ACSX) — Question 54

If the "Alerts" tab in an access tracker entry shows the following error message: "Access denied by policy", what could be a possible cause for authentication failure?

Answer options

• A. Configuration of the Enforcement Policy.
• B. An error in the role mapping policy.
• C. Failure to select an appropriate authentication method for the authentication request.
• D. Implementation of a firewall policy on ClearPass.
• E. Failure to find an appropriate service to process the authentication request.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because if the Enforcement Policy is not configured properly, it can deny access based on its rules. The other options may contribute to authentication issues, but they do not directly relate to the specific denial indicated by the policy message.