350-701 Endpoint Protection and Detection Practice Question
A network administrator is configuring endpoint protection policies for a large enterprise. The requirement is to allow only approved software to run on endpoints, while blocking all other executables. Which Cisco Secure Endpoint feature should be configured? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between 'blocking malicious files' (File Reputation) and 'blocking unapproved applications' (Application Control/Lockdown Mode), leading candidates to confuse threat-based blocking with policy-based whitelisting.
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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Application Control
Application Control (C) is correct because it allows administrators to define a whitelist of approved software, blocking all other executables from running on endpoints. Lockdown Mode (D) is correct because it enforces a strict policy where only pre-approved applications can execute, effectively preventing any unapproved software from running. Together, these features provide comprehensive control over executable files in a large enterprise environment.
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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Exploit Prevention
Why it's wrong here
Exploit Prevention is for exploit techniques, not application control.
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Malware Analytics
Why it's wrong here
Malware Analytics is for sandboxing, not application control.
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Application Control
Why this is correct
Application Control allows whitelisting approved software.
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Lockdown Mode
Why this is correct
Lockdown Mode prevents execution of unapproved executables.
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File Reputation
Why it's wrong here
File Reputation is for known malware, not application whitelisting.
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