- A
Exploit Prevention
Why wrong: Exploit Prevention focuses on blocking memory injection attacks, not tracking file propagation.
- B
Endpoint IOC Scanning
Why wrong: IOC scanning checks for indicators of compromise, but does not provide a timeline of file activity.
- C
SHA-256 Disposition
Why wrong: SHA-256 disposition indicates the file's current classification (clean/malicious/unknown), but not its propagation history.
- D
Device Trajectory
Correct. Device Trajectory shows the history of file activity and propagation across endpoints.
Question 549 of 988
350-701 Endpoint Security and Identity Practice Question
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of endpoint security and identity. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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 security administrator notices that a file initially classified as 'unknown' by Cisco AMP for Endpoints was later determined to be malicious after execution. Which feature allows the administrator to see the file's propagation and impact on endpoints?
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
✓
Device Trajectory
Device Trajectory is the correct answer because it provides a chronological timeline of a file's activity across all endpoints, showing its origin, propagation, and actions taken after execution. This feature is specifically designed to visualize the impact and spread of malicious files that were initially unknown but later determined to be malicious by Cisco AMP for Endpoints.
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.
- ✗
Exploit Prevention
Why it's wrong here
Exploit Prevention focuses on blocking memory injection attacks, not tracking file propagation.
- ✗
Endpoint IOC Scanning
Why it's wrong here
IOC scanning checks for indicators of compromise, but does not provide a timeline of file activity.
- ✗
SHA-256 Disposition
Why it's wrong here
SHA-256 disposition indicates the file's current classification (clean/malicious/unknown), but not its propagation history.
- ✓
Device Trajectory
Why this is correct
Correct. Device Trajectory shows the history of file activity and propagation across endpoints.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse SHA-256 Disposition (a static hash-based classification) with the dynamic, behavioral tracking capability of Device Trajectory, leading them to pick Option C when the question asks about propagation and impact over time.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Device Trajectory leverages the AMP for Endpoints connector to record every event associated with a file, including file creation, modification, deletion, network connections, and registry changes, across all managed endpoints. This data is correlated in the cloud to build a unified timeline, allowing administrators to trace patient zero and understand lateral movement even if the file was initially unknown and later reclassified via retrospective security analysis.
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.
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What does this 350-701 question test?
Endpoint Security and Identity — This question tests Endpoint Security and Identity — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Device Trajectory — Device Trajectory is the correct answer because it provides a chronological timeline of a file's activity across all endpoints, showing its origin, propagation, and actions taken after execution. This feature is specifically designed to visualize the impact and spread of malicious files that were initially unknown but later determined to be malicious by Cisco AMP for Endpoints.
What should I do if I get this 350-701 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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