The answer is that the cloud connector is not configured for the secondary accounts. Cisco Secure Workload relies on cloud connectors to establish a trusted integration with each AWS account, enabling workload discovery and policy enforcement. Without a dedicated connector for a secondary account, the platform cannot see its resources or apply microsegmentation rules, leaving enforcement limited to the primary account where the connector is active. On the Cisco SCOR 350-701 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of multi-cloud enforcement prerequisites and the role of connectors in hybrid deployments. A common trap is assuming that a single connector covers all linked accounts, but each account requires its own connector for independent management. Remember the tip: one account, one connector—no connector, no enforcement.
350-701 Cloud Security Practice Question
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of cloud security. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company uses Cisco Secure Workload to enforce microsegmentation across multiple AWS accounts. After enabling enforcement, they find that the policies are only applied to workloads in the primary account. What is the most likely reason?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "most likely"
Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
Clue: "primary"
Why it matters: Asks for the main purpose or function, not a secondary benefit. Eliminate answers that describe side-effects or partial functions.
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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The cloud connector is not configured for the secondary accounts
Cisco Secure Workload (formerly Tetration) uses cloud connectors to integrate with AWS accounts and discover workloads. When enforcement is enabled, the policies are applied only to workloads in the primary account because the cloud connector has not been configured for the secondary AWS accounts. Without the connector, the platform cannot manage or enforce policies on workloads outside the primary account.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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The policy labels are not propagated
Why it's wrong here
Labels propagate globally; if enforcement is working in primary, labels are fine.
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The agents in secondary accounts are not registered
Why it's wrong here
Agent registration would show in the console; if agents are present, enforcement should work with correct connector.
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The enforcement scope is limited to a single VPC
Why it's wrong here
Even if scope is limited, it would affect only that VPC within the primary account, not all secondary accounts.
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The cloud connector is not configured for the secondary accounts
Why this is correct
Without a cloud connector for each account, Secure Workload cannot discover or enforce policies on those workloads.
Clue confirmation
The clue words "most likely", "primary" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the misconception that agent registration alone is sufficient for enforcement across accounts, but the cloud connector is the critical component for multi-account discovery and policy application.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
Agent registration would show in the console; if agents are present, enforcement should work with correct connector.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Cisco Secure Workload relies on cloud connectors to authenticate with AWS APIs (using IAM roles) and synchronize inventory, including VPCs, subnets, and instances across accounts. Without a connector for secondary accounts, the platform has no visibility or control over those workloads, even if agents are installed. In a multi-account AWS environment, each account must have its own cloud connector or be part of an AWS Organizations integration to allow cross-account enforcement.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 350-701 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Cloud Security — This question tests Cloud Security — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The cloud connector is not configured for the secondary accounts — Cisco Secure Workload (formerly Tetration) uses cloud connectors to integrate with AWS accounts and discover workloads. When enforcement is enabled, the policies are applied only to workloads in the primary account because the cloud connector has not been configured for the secondary AWS accounts. Without the connector, the platform cannot manage or enforce policies on workloads outside the primary account.
What should I do if I get this 350-701 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "most likely", "primary". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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