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350-701 Practice Question: Cisco ISE performs profiling to identify device…
Cisco ISE performs profiling to identify device type. Which probe collects information by querying the device's MAC address OUI and DHCP options?
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Why each option matters
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DHCP probe
The DHCP probe analyzes DHCP packets to gather information such as vendor class identifier and hostname, helping to profile the device type.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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DHCP probe
Why this is correct
DHCP probe uses DHCP packets for profiling.
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Device Sensor probe
Why it's wrong here
Device Sensor is a feature on switches that sends endpoint attributes to ISE.
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SNMP probe
Why it's wrong here
SNMP probe queries SNMP-enabled devices.
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HTTP probe
Why it's wrong here
HTTP probe analyzes HTTP traffic for browser information.
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Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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