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350-701 Practice Question: Is configuring Cisco WSA to block access to a new…
A security engineer is configuring Cisco WSA to block access to a new social media site that is not in any predefined URL category. Which action should the engineer take to ensure the site is blocked for all users?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the misconception that predefined categories are editable or that Dynamic Content Analysis can be used for URL blocking, when in fact custom categories are the only way to handle uncategorized sites in access policies.
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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Create a custom URL category with the site and apply a block action in the access policy.
Cisco WSA allows administrators to create custom URL categories for sites not covered by predefined categories. By adding the URL to a custom category and applying a block action in the access policy, the engineer ensures the site is blocked for all users, as access policies evaluate custom categories before predefined ones.
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 the URL filtering engine and use only web reputation.
Why it's wrong here
Web reputation alone may not block a specific site.
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Add the URL to the existing Social Networking category.
Why it's wrong here
Social Networking category may already allow other sites; adding might not block consistently.
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Create a custom URL category with the site and apply a block action in the access policy.
Why this is correct
This directly blocks the site via policy.
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Enable Dynamic Content Analysis to detect and block the site.
Why it's wrong here
Dynamic Content Analysis is for unknown content, not specific URL blocking.
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