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350-701 Practice Question: An administrator configures Cisco ISE for guest…
An administrator configures Cisco ISE for guest access with a sponsor portal. What is the primary purpose of the sponsor portal?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between the sponsor portal and the guest self-registration portal, trapping candidates who confuse the two because both involve guest access but serve different roles—sponsor-managed vs. user-initiated.
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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Allow sponsors to create and manage guest accounts
The sponsor portal in Cisco ISE is specifically designed to allow authorized users (sponsors) to create, manage, and approve guest accounts. This enables controlled guest access where a sponsor, such as an employee or administrator, provisions credentials for visitors, ensuring accountability and policy enforcement without requiring guests to self-register.
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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Provide network access for non-supplicant devices
Why it's wrong here
MAB is used for non-supplicant devices, not sponsor portal.
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Enable guests to authenticate with MFA
Why it's wrong here
Guest access typically does not require MFA; sponsor portal manages account creation.
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Allow sponsors to create and manage guest accounts
Why this is correct
The sponsor portal provides a web interface for sponsors to create, approve, or manage guest accounts.
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Allow guests to self-register
Why it's wrong here
Self-registration is a different portal; sponsor portal is for sponsors to create accounts.
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