The correct answer is an Outgoing Mail Policy with a Disclaimer action combined with Destination Controls. This pairing directly satisfies both requirements because the Disclaimer action appends the legal notice to every outbound message, while Destination Controls enforce rate limiting by delaying any email that exceeds 20 recipients per message. On the Cisco SCOR / CCNP Security Core 350-701 exam, this question tests your understanding of how ESA separates content-based policies from traffic-shaping mechanisms; a common trap is confusing Destination Controls with Message Filters or Bounce Verification, which do not handle recipient-based throttling. Remember that Destination Controls govern the flow of messages to specific domains or recipient counts, making them the precise tool for delaying high-recipient emails. For a quick memory tip: think “Disclaimer for the words, Destination Controls for the herd.”
350-701 Content Security Practice Question
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of content security. 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.
A network administrator is configuring Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) to prevent outgoing spam. The company wants to ensure that all outgoing emails contain a legal disclaimer and that any email with more than 20 recipients is delayed. Which two features should be combined?
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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Outgoing mail policy with Disclaimer action and Destination Controls
Option A is correct because the requirement to add a legal disclaimer is met by the Disclaimer action within an Outgoing Mail Policy, and the requirement to delay emails with more than 20 recipients is met by Destination Controls, which allow rate-limiting based on recipient count per message. These two features are specifically designed for outgoing email control and can be combined in a single mail policy.
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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Outgoing mail policy with Disclaimer action and Destination Controls
Why this is correct
The Disclaimer action adds the legal text, and Destination Controls can set recipient rate limits.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Outbreak Filters
Why it's wrong here
DLP is for data protection, not general disclaimers; Outbreak Filters are for spam.
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Antivirus scanning
Why it's wrong here
Antivirus does not add disclaimers or control recipient limits.
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Message Filters with content scanning
Why it's wrong here
Message filters can add headers but not practical for disclaimers.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the distinction between Mail Policies (which include Disclaimer and Destination Controls) and Message Filters (which are more granular but lack Destination Controls), leading candidates to incorrectly choose Message Filters for both requirements.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Destination Controls on the ESA allow administrators to set per-recipient limits (e.g., maximum recipients per message) and define actions such as 'delay' or 'throttle' when limits are exceeded, using a sliding window algorithm to prevent bursts. The Disclaimer feature in Outgoing Mail Policies supports both plain text and HTML disclaimers, and can be conditionally applied based on sender, recipient, or message content using content dictionaries. In a real-world scenario, combining these ensures compliance (disclaimer) and prevents abuse (recipient limit) without requiring complex message filters.
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 small business has 20 workstations on the 192.168.1.0/24 network and one public IP from its ISP. The router uses PAT (NAT overload) so all 20 devices share one public address using different source ports. NAT questions test whether you understand the four address terms and which direction each translation applies.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Content Security — This question tests Content Security — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Outgoing mail policy with Disclaimer action and Destination Controls — Option A is correct because the requirement to add a legal disclaimer is met by the Disclaimer action within an Outgoing Mail Policy, and the requirement to delay emails with more than 20 recipients is met by Destination Controls, which allow rate-limiting based on recipient count per message. These two features are specifically designed for outgoing email control and can be combined in a single mail policy.
What should I do if I get this 350-701 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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