350-701 Network Security Practice Question
A Cisco FTD is deployed in inline mode and is configured with a file policy to detect malware. When a file is transferred, the FTD computes a SHA-256 hash and checks it against AMP cloud. The cloud returns 'unavailable' for the hash. What action will the FTD take by default?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Allow the file and log the event.
By default, if the cloud lookup cannot determine the disposition (clean, malware, unknown), the file is allowed but logged.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Allow the file and log the event.
Why this is correct
Default behavior is to allow and log when disposition is unavailable.
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Perform a deep packet inspection on the file.
Why it's wrong here
Deep inspection is not a default action for unavailable disposition.
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Detonate the file in a sandbox before deciding.
Why it's wrong here
Sandboxing is a separate feature requiring additional license.
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Block the file because it could not be verified.
Why it's wrong here
Default action is not to block on unavailable disposition.
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