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350-701 Practice Question: Prevent users from downloading executable files…
A company wants to prevent users from downloading executable files (.exe) from the internet via the WSA. Which policy type should be configured?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between URL filtering (which controls access based on site categories) and file type filtering (which controls downloads based on file type), and the trap here is that candidates confuse 'blocking executable downloads' with 'blocking malicious sites' or 'blocking categories,' leading them to choose URL filtering or Web Reputation policies instead.
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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Access policy with file type filtering
C is correct because an Access policy in WSA allows granular control over web traffic, including the ability to block specific file types such as .exe via the 'File Type Filtering' action. This directly prevents users from downloading executable files from the internet, as the WSA inspects the MIME type or file extension in the HTTP response and applies the configured block action.
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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URL filtering policy with category blocking
Why it's wrong here
URL filtering blocks entire websites, not specific file types.
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Data Security policy
Why it's wrong here
Data Security policy is for data loss prevention, not file type blocking.
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Access policy with file type filtering
Why this is correct
File type filtering blocks specific MIME types or extensions.
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Web Reputation Security policy
Why it's wrong here
Web reputation filters based on risk score, not file type.
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