The answer is Application Control, the feature within Cisco AMP for Endpoints that enables administrators to create a whitelist of allowed applications. This is correct because Application Control operates by defining policies that permit only pre-approved executables to run, blocking all others by default, which directly addresses the need to restrict unauthorized software on endpoints. On the Cisco SCOR / CCNP Security Core 350-701 exam, this concept tests your understanding of how AMP enforces application whitelisting versus traditional antivirus blacklisting; a common trap is confusing it with Exploit Prevention or File Reputation, which focus on behavior or malware detection rather than explicit allow-listing. To remember, think of Application Control as the “bouncer” that checks a guest list—only approved applications get in, while everything else is denied entry.
350-701 Endpoint Protection and Detection Practice Question
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of endpoint protection and detection. 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 company wants to ensure that only authorized applications can run on endpoints. Which feature of Cisco AMP for Endpoints should be used to create a whitelist of allowed applications?
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 in AMP allows administrators to define policies that permit only approved applications to execute.
Key principle: ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
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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Application Control
Why this is correct
Application Control allows whitelisting of approved applications and blocks unauthorized ones.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
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Exploit Prevention
Why it's wrong here
Exploit Prevention blocks specific exploit techniques, not application execution.
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Orbital Advanced Search
Why it's wrong here
Orbital is for advanced endpoint querying, not application control.
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File Reputation
Why it's wrong here
File reputation checks files against known good/bad lists, but does not enforce whitelisting.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: ACLs stop at the first match
ACLs are processed top to bottom. The first matching entry wins, and an implicit deny usually exists at the end.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
ACL questions test precision: source, destination, protocol, port and direction. A generally correct ACL can still fail if it is applied on the wrong interface or in the wrong direction.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
Extended ACLs can match source, destination, protocol and ports.
The first matching ACL entry is used.
There is usually an implicit deny at the end.
TExam Day Tips
→Check inbound versus outbound direction.
→Read the ACL from top to bottom.
→Look for a broader permit or deny above the intended line.
Key takeaway
ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A security administrator must allow nursing staff to reach a patient records server while blocking access from the guest Wi-Fi VLAN. After applying an extended ACL, traffic is still blocked from nursing workstations. The ACL was applied outbound instead of inbound on the wrong interface. Questions like this test ACL direction and placement rules.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related 350-701 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
Endpoint Protection and Detection — This question tests Endpoint Protection and Detection — Standard ACLs match source addresses..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Application Control — Application Control in AMP allows administrators to define policies that permit only approved applications to execute.
What should I do if I get this 350-701 question wrong?
Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related 350-701 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
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