The answer is to create a policy with File Reputation rules set to Block for Malware and Quarantine for Unknown. This configuration directly leverages Cisco AMP for Endpoints' cloud-based threat intelligence, where the File Reputation policy checks a file’s global prevalence and signature against the Talos database; known malicious files are blocked immediately, while files with an unknown reputation are quarantined for sandboxing or retrospective analysis. On the Cisco SCOR 350-701 exam, this question tests your understanding of AMP policy actions versus other features like Custom Detections or Application Control, which do not use cloud reputation. A common trap is confusing “Unknown” with “Allow,” but the requirement to quarantine unknown files explicitly demands the Quarantine action. Remember the memory tip: “Block the bad, quarantine the unknown” — if it’s not trusted, it gets locked down, not let through.
350-701 Endpoint Protection and Detection Practice Question
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of endpoint protection and detection. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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 security engineer wants to implement file reputation analysis using Cisco AMP for Endpoints. The policy must block files that are known to be malicious in the cloud and quarantine unknown files for further analysis. Which AMP policy configuration achieves this?
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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Create a policy with File Reputation rules: Malware -> Block, Unknown -> Quarantine.
Option A is correct because 'File reputation' with action 'Block' for Malware and 'Quarantine' for Unknown meets the requirement. Option B is incorrect because 'Allow' for Unknown does not quarantine. Option C is incorrect because 'Custom detection' does not directly address global reputation. Option D is incorrect because 'Application control' is for allow/block lists, not reputation.
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.
✓
Create a policy with File Reputation rules: Malware -> Block, Unknown -> Quarantine.
Why this is correct
This matches the requirement to block known malware and quarantine unknown files.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Create a policy with Application Control to block all executables from the internet.
Why it's wrong here
Application Control is for controlling allowed applications, not file reputation.
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Create a policy with File Reputation rules: Malware -> Block, Unknown -> Allow.
Why it's wrong here
Unknown files are allowed, not quarantined.
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Create a policy with Custom Detection rules for specific SHA256 hashes only.
Why it's wrong here
Custom detection does not use cloud reputation; it relies on static hashes.
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: Create a policy with File Reputation rules: Malware -> Block, Unknown -> Quarantine. — Option A is correct because 'File reputation' with action 'Block' for Malware and 'Quarantine' for Unknown meets the requirement. Option B is incorrect because 'Allow' for Unknown does not quarantine. Option C is incorrect because 'Custom detection' does not directly address global reputation. Option D is incorrect because 'Application control' is for allow/block lists, not reputation.
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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Variation 1. A security analyst is investigating a malware incident on an endpoint protected by Cisco AMP for Endpoints. The Device Trajectory shows that a file named 'invoice.exe' was detonated from a USB drive. The file's cloud verdict was 'Unknown' at the time of execution. The analyst sees that the file spawned multiple child processes that made outbound connections to a malicious IP. The AMP policy has 'Exploit Prevention' enabled but 'File Reputation' is set to 'Monitor' only. The analyst wants to prevent similar incidents in the future without blocking legitimate applications. Which action should the analyst recommend?
hard
A.Block all execution of applications from removable media via Group Policy.
B.Enable all Exploit Prevention rules, including those for script-based attacks.
C.Add the SHA256 hash of 'invoice.exe' to the global blacklist.
✓ D.Change the File Reputation setting to 'Block' for files with 'Unknown' disposition.
Why D: Option B is correct because setting File Reputation to 'Block' would have prevented execution of 'Unknown' files like invoice.exe. However, this might block legitimate unknown files. Option A (blocking USB execution) is too restrictive. Option C (enabling more exploit prevention rules) would not have stopped this file because it was malware, not an exploit. Option D (adding file hash to blacklist) is reactive and not proactive.
Last reviewed: Jun 24, 2026
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