The correct answer is `SELECT * FROM all_processes WHERE remote_ip IN (SELECT ip FROM connections WHERE direction = 'OUT')`. This syntax is correct because Orbital’s query language requires the `all_processes` table to enumerate running processes, and the subquery with `IN` filters for processes whose `remote_ip` matches an IP from the `connections` table where the direction is outbound, effectively retrieving only processes with active external network connections. On the Cisco SCOR 350-701 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish between Orbital’s valid tables and clauses, as common traps include using the nonexistent `processes` table or the `listening` table, which only shows listening ports, not outgoing connections. A key memory tip is to remember that Orbital always uses the full table name `all_processes` and that you must qualify column references like `ip` with the correct table context—here, `connections.ip` is implied by the subquery. Think “all processes, outbound only” to avoid the listening port trap.
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.
An organization deploys AMP for Endpoints with the Orbital module to perform advanced endpoint telemetry. The team wants to create a query that retrieves all running processes with a network connection to an external IP address. Which Orbital query language syntax is correct?
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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SELECT * FROM all_processes WHERE remote_ip IN (SELECT ip FROM connections WHERE direction = 'OUT')
Option D is correct because the Orbital 'all_processes' table with 'IN' filter for network connections is the standard approach. Option A is incorrect because 'processes' is not a valid table; it's 'all_processes'. Option B is incorrect because 'listening' is for listening ports, not outgoing connections. Option C is incorrect because the 'where' clause incorrectly uses 'ip' without qualifying.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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SELECT * FROM all_processes WHERE ip = 'external'
Why it's wrong here
The IP field must be specified as 'remote_ip' and use a comparison.
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SELECT * FROM all_processes WHERE listening = 'true'
Why it's wrong here
'listening' indicates listening ports, not outgoing connections.
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SELECT * FROM processes WHERE network_connection = 'true'
Why it's wrong here
The table is 'all_processes', not 'processes'.
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SELECT * FROM all_processes WHERE remote_ip IN (SELECT ip FROM connections WHERE direction = 'OUT')
Why this is correct
This correctly uses the 'all_processes' table with a subquery on 'connections' to filter processes with outgoing remote connections.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
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
How to think about this question
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.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
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.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
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.
Endpoint Protection and Detection — This question tests Endpoint Protection and Detection — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: SELECT * FROM all_processes WHERE remote_ip IN (SELECT ip FROM connections WHERE direction = 'OUT') — Option D is correct because the Orbital 'all_processes' table with 'IN' filter for network connections is the standard approach. Option A is incorrect because 'processes' is not a valid table; it's 'all_processes'. Option B is incorrect because 'listening' is for listening ports, not outgoing connections. Option C is incorrect because the 'where' clause incorrectly uses 'ip' without qualifying.
What should I do if I get this 350-701 question wrong?
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.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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