Question

Which among the following can be observed as a result of hierarchical policy management?

(a) Extension of policy decision point beyond linear order of priorities

(b) Introduction of rigidity between groups

(c) Higher degree of abstraction

(d) Easy access between management units

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Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) Extension of policy decision point beyond linear order of priorities

The explanation: Hierarchical policy management and domain groupings introduce additional flexibility by allowing a policy decision point to extend beyond the linear ordering of priorities. In the inheritance hierarchy, policies created from the local domain have higher priority in the device.