The correct answer is file reputation via cloud lookups and exploit prevention, as these are the two primary detection methods used by Cisco AMP for Endpoints to identify malicious activity. File reputation works by computing a SHA256 hash of a file and querying Cisco’s cloud-based threat intelligence to instantly determine its known maliciousness, while exploit prevention blocks common exploit techniques—such as heap spray or return-oriented programming—at the process level before they can execute. On the Cisco SCOR 350-701 exam, this question tests your understanding of AMP’s core detection architecture, often appearing as a trap where candidates confuse AMP’s cloud-centric reputation with signature-based IPS or anomaly-based behavioral detection, which are not standard AMP features. A useful memory tip is to think of AMP as a “cloud-first, exploit-aware” endpoint protector: it relies on the cloud for known threats (file reputation) and on runtime exploit guards for unknown attacks, rather than on traditional heuristics or signatures.
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.
Which TWO of the following are valid detection methods used by Cisco AMP for Endpoints to identify malicious activity?
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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Exploit Prevention using vulnerability-based rules
Options A and C are correct. AMP uses File Reputation (cloud lookups based on SHA256) and Exploit Prevention (to block exploit techniques). Option B (Signature-based IPS) is not a typical AMP feature; AMP uses other methods. Option D (Anomaly-based behavioral detection) is not standard in AMP; it's more for IDS. Option E (Heuristic analysis) is not a primary AMP detection method.
Key principle: NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
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 using vulnerability-based rules
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
→Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
→Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
→Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
Key takeaway
NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A small business has 20 workstations on the 192.168.1.0/24 network and one public IP from its ISP. The router uses PAT (NAT overload) so all 20 devices share one public address using different source ports. NAT questions test whether you understand the four address terms and which direction each translation applies.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related 350-701 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
Endpoint Protection and Detection — This question tests Endpoint Protection and Detection — Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Exploit Prevention using vulnerability-based rules — Options A and C are correct. AMP uses File Reputation (cloud lookups based on SHA256) and Exploit Prevention (to block exploit techniques). Option B (Signature-based IPS) is not a typical AMP feature; AMP uses other methods. Option D (Anomaly-based behavioral detection) is not standard in AMP; it's more for IDS. Option E (Heuristic analysis) is not a primary AMP detection method.
What should I do if I get this 350-701 question wrong?
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related 350-701 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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