- A
Privileged access management
Why wrong: PAM is provided by SecureX/CyberArk, not AMP.
- B
Exploit prevention
Why wrong: Exploit prevention is a feature of AMP but not a core capability; core capabilities are continuous monitoring and retrospective security.
- C
Continuous monitoring
AMP continuously monitors file activity and network connections.
- D
Multi-factor authentication
Why wrong: MFA is provided by Duo, not AMP.
- E
Retrospective security
AMP can re-evaluate files after they have been executed to detect threats.
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350-701 Endpoint Security and Identity Practice Question
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of endpoint security and identity. 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.
Cisco AMP for Endpoints provides endpoint protection. Which two are core capabilities of AMP? (Choose two.)
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
✓
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.
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.
- ✗
Privileged access management
Why it's wrong here
PAM is provided by SecureX/CyberArk, not AMP.
- ✗
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.
- ✓
Continuous monitoring
Why this is correct
AMP continuously monitors file activity and network connections.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Multi-factor authentication
Why it's wrong here
MFA is provided by Duo, not AMP.
- ✓
Retrospective security
Why this is correct
AMP can re-evaluate files after they have been executed to detect threats.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
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).
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
AMP for Endpoints uses a cloud-based telemetry engine that continuously records file executions, network connections, and process behaviors, storing this data for up to 30 days. When a file is later identified as malicious via updated signatures or behavioral analytics, retrospective security automatically rolls back the threat by alerting on all affected endpoints and providing remediation steps, even if the file was initially allowed. This is achieved through the AMP's 'orbital' advanced search and the use of SHA-256 file hashes for tracking across the enterprise.
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.
TExam Day Tips
- 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 junior network technician can log in to a core router but cannot reach the enable prompt or configuration mode. The AAA server is authenticating the login — but the authorisation policy only grants privilege level 1, not 15. Authentication (who you are) is working; authorisation (what you can do) is not.
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What does this 350-701 question test?
Endpoint Security and Identity — This question tests Endpoint Security and Identity — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: 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.
What should I do if I get this 350-701 question wrong?
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