The correct answer is to enable the AMP integration in the Firepower Management Center and ensure the AMP cloud account is configured with the correct API credentials. This is because the FMC acts as a centralized management plane that pulls endpoint detection events directly from the AMP cloud via a REST API connector, not through the firewall’s data plane or Syslog forwarding. On the Cisco SCOR 350-701 exam, this topic tests your understanding of how AMP for Endpoints integrates with the Firepower ecosystem, often appearing as a scenario where a candidate must distinguish between API-based integration and legacy methods like Syslog or gateway requirements. A common trap is assuming the NGFW must be the default gateway or that Syslog is the primary event source, but the key is that the AMP connector must be registered in the cloud and the FMC configured with the correct API credentials to pull telemetry. Memory tip: think “API pulls, Syslog fails” to remember that the FMC actively pulls from the AMP cloud rather than passively receiving logs.
350-701 Endpoint Protection and Detection Practice Question
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of endpoint protection and detection. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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 company uses Cisco AMP for Endpoints and also deploys Cisco Firepower Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) with AMP integration. The security team wants to see endpoint detections in the Firepower Management Center (FMC). What must be configured to enable this integration?
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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Enable the AMP integration in the FMC and ensure the AMP cloud account is configured with the correct API credentials.
Option A is correct because the AMP connector must be registered with the AMP cloud, and the FMC must be configured to pull events via API. Option B is wrong because the firewall does not need to be the default gateway. Option C is wrong because Syslog is not the primary method; API integration is used. Option D is wrong because the AMP cloud account is already used; the issue is registration.
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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Enable the AMP integration in the FMC and ensure the AMP cloud account is configured with the correct API credentials.
Why this is correct
The integration uses API calls between FMC and AMP cloud to exchange threat intelligence.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Configure the AMP connectors to send Syslog events to the FMC.
Why it's wrong here
Syslog is not the standard integration method; AMP cloud API is used.
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Deploy an on-premises AMP console to forward events to FMC.
Why it's wrong here
On-premises console is not required; cloud integration is direct.
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Configure the Firepower NGFW to be the default gateway for the endpoints.
Why it's wrong here
Gateway configuration is irrelevant to AMP integration.
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: Enable the AMP integration in the FMC and ensure the AMP cloud account is configured with the correct API credentials. — Option A is correct because the AMP connector must be registered with the AMP cloud, and the FMC must be configured to pull events via API. Option B is wrong because the firewall does not need to be the default gateway. Option C is wrong because Syslog is not the primary method; API integration is used. Option D is wrong because the AMP cloud account is already used; the issue is registration.
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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