Quick Answer
The answer is Block and Quarantine. In Cisco AMP policy rule actions, these two are the only valid action types that can be directly assigned to a file, because AMP operates on a binary decision model: you either allow the file to pass or you block it, and if blocked, you can optionally quarantine it to a secure vault for further analysis. This distinction is critical for the Cisco SCOR / CCNP Security Core 350-701 exam, where a common trap is confusing logging levels like Monitor or inherent processes like Scan with actual rule actions. Remember that Delete is not a standalone action—quarantine effectively removes the file from the endpoint—and Scan is the underlying engine behavior, not a configurable policy outcome. To lock this in, use the memory tip: "Block it, then box it" — Block is the gate, Quarantine is the jail cell.
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of endpoint protection and detection. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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 action types that can be assigned to a file in an AMP policy rule?
Scan
Why wrong: Scan is an operation performed by the connector, not a policy action.
Monitor
Why wrong: Monitor is a logging severity, not an action applied to files.
Quarantine
Quarantine moves the file to a secure location and prevents access.
Block
Block action prevents the file from executing.
Delete
Why wrong: AMP does not have a 'Delete' action; files are quarantined instead.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Quarantine
Options B and D are correct. AMP policy rules can set actions such as 'Block' (B) and 'Quarantine' (D). Option A is incorrect because 'Delete' is not a direct action in AMP; quarantine effectively removes it. Option C is incorrect because 'Monitor' is a logging level, not an action. Option E is incorrect because 'Scan' is not an action; scanning is inherent.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Scan
Why it's wrong here
Scan is an operation performed by the connector, not a policy action.
Monitor
Why it's wrong here
Monitor is a logging severity, not an action applied to files.
Quarantine
Why this is correct
Quarantine moves the file to a secure location and prevents access.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Block
Why this is correct
Block action prevents the file from executing.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Delete
Why it's wrong here
AMP does not have a 'Delete' action; files are quarantined instead.
Common exam traps
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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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Endpoint Protection and Detection — This question tests Endpoint Protection and Detection — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Quarantine — Options B and D are correct. AMP policy rules can set actions such as 'Block' (B) and 'Quarantine' (D). Option A is incorrect because 'Delete' is not a direct action in AMP; quarantine effectively removes it. Option C is incorrect because 'Monitor' is a logging level, not an action. Option E is incorrect because 'Scan' is not an action; scanning is inherent.
Identify which 350-701 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Variation 1. Which TWO actions can be taken on a malicious file detected by Cisco AMP for Endpoints?
easyWhy B: Options B and C are correct. AMP can block execution and quarantine the file. Option A is wrong because deleting is not a standard action. Option D is wrong because encrypting would harm the system. Option E is wrong because allowing is opposite of protection.
Last reviewed: Jun 24, 2026
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