The correct answer is to start with 'Audit' or 'Detect' mode when configuring an AMP policy for the first time. This best practice allows you to baseline endpoint behavior without disrupting operations, as Audit mode observes and logs file activity without taking blocking actions, preventing false positives from unknown files that could cripple legitimate business processes. On the Cisco SCOR 350-701 exam, this concept tests your understanding of the deployment lifecycle for Cisco AMP for Endpoints, where the key trap is assuming immediate blocking is safer—in reality, it risks breaking critical applications. A common memory tip is to think of Audit mode as your "listening phase" before you "lock the door," ensuring you know what normal traffic looks like before enforcing policies.
350-701 Endpoint Protection and Detection Practice Question
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of endpoint protection and detection. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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 wants to deploy Cisco AMP for Endpoints to protect against advanced malware. Which best practice should be followed when configuring the policy for the first time?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "best"
Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
Clue: "first"
Why it matters: Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
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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Start with 'Audit' or 'Detect' mode to baseline endpoint behavior before enforcing blocks.
Option D is correct because starting with 'Audit' mode allows observation without disruption. Option A is wrong because blocking all unknown files may cause false positives. Option B is wrong because disabling the firewall weakens security. Option C is wrong because disabling file analysis reduces detection capability.
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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Disable file analysis for known good file types to improve performance.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling analysis may miss threats; instead, use exclusions carefully.
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Start with 'Audit' or 'Detect' mode to baseline endpoint behavior before enforcing blocks.
Why this is correct
Audit/Detect modes allow identification of false positives and tuning before enforcement.
Clue confirmation
The clue words "best", "first" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Set the policy to 'Block' immediately to maximize protection.
Why it's wrong here
Immediate blocking can disrupt legitimate applications; phased rollout is recommended.
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Disable AMP's network firewall to reduce complexity.
Why it's wrong here
The firewall provides additional endpoint security; disabling it reduces protection.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→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 350-701 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Endpoint Protection and Detection — This question tests Endpoint Protection and Detection — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Start with 'Audit' or 'Detect' mode to baseline endpoint behavior before enforcing blocks. — Option D is correct because starting with 'Audit' mode allows observation without disruption. Option A is wrong because blocking all unknown files may cause false positives. Option B is wrong because disabling the firewall weakens security. Option C is wrong because disabling file analysis reduces detection capability.
What should I do if I get this 350-701 question wrong?
Identify which 350-701 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "best", "first". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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