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350-701 Practice Question: Cisco AMP for Endpoints provides endpoint…
Cisco AMP for Endpoints provides endpoint protection. Which two are core capabilities of AMP? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between 'continuous monitoring' and 'retrospective security' as unique AMP capabilities versus generic security features like exploit prevention or MFA, which are associated with other Cisco products (e.g., Firepower, Duo).
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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Continuous monitoring
C is correct because Cisco AMP for Endpoints provides continuous monitoring of file activity and telemetry across endpoints, analyzing behavior in real time to detect threats. This capability ensures that even if a file is initially deemed safe, any subsequent malicious activity is identified and blocked, leveraging cloud-based threat intelligence and analytics.
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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Privileged access management
Why it's wrong here
PAM is provided by SecureX/CyberArk, not AMP.
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Exploit prevention
Why it's wrong here
Exploit prevention is a feature of AMP but not a core capability; core capabilities are continuous monitoring and retrospective security.
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Continuous monitoring
Why this is correct
AMP continuously monitors file activity and network connections.
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Multi-factor authentication
Why it's wrong here
MFA is provided by Duo, not AMP.
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Retrospective security
Why this is correct
AMP can re-evaluate files after they have been executed to detect threats.
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