Quick Answer
The self-registration guest portal is the correct choice because it is the only Cisco ISE portal type that includes a built-in, configurable step requiring users to accept an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) before network access is granted. This portal allows guests to create their own credentials and, during the onboarding flow, presents the AUP for acknowledgment, which is essential for compliance-driven guest access deployments. On the Cisco SCOR / CCNP Security Core 350-701 exam, this question tests your understanding of how ISE portal types map to specific guest access scenarios; a common trap is confusing the self-registration portal with the sponsored guest portal, which requires an existing employee to create credentials and does not inherently enforce an AUP acceptance step. Remember the memory tip: “Self-registration = Self-acceptance of policy,” meaning the guest both creates their account and accepts the AUP themselves, making it the only portal that satisfies both requirements in a single flow.
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of security concepts. 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.
An engineer is configuring Cisco ISE for guest access. The requirement is that guests must accept an acceptable use policy (AUP) before being granted network access. Which portal type should be used?
Sponsored guest portal
Why wrong: Requires a sponsor, not suitable for self-service AUP acceptance.
Hotspot guest portal
Why wrong: Provides open access without authentication.
BYOD portal
Why wrong: Used for device onboarding, not guest access.
Self-registration guest portal
Allows guests to register and accept AUP.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Self-registration guest portal
The self-registration guest portal is the correct choice because it allows guests to create their own credentials and, crucially, includes a configurable step where the user must accept an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) before being granted network access. This portal type is specifically designed for scenarios where guests self-onboard and must acknowledge a policy, which is a core requirement for compliance in many guest access deployments.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Sponsored guest portal
Why it's wrong here
Requires a sponsor, not suitable for self-service AUP acceptance.
Hotspot guest portal
Why it's wrong here
Provides open access without authentication.
BYOD portal
Why it's wrong here
Used for device onboarding, not guest access.
Self-registration guest portal
Why this is correct
Allows guests to register and accept AUP.
Related concept
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Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates often confuse the 'hotspot guest portal' (which also shows a splash page) with the self-registration portal, but the hotspot portal does not require the user to create credentials or formally accept an AUP as a registration step—it only provides a simple click-through without identity creation.
Detailed technical explanation
In Cisco ISE, the self-registration guest portal uses a configurable 'Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)' page that is presented to the guest after they submit their registration details; the guest must click 'Accept' before ISE provisions a downloadable ACL or VLAN change via RADIUS CoA to grant access. This portal type leverages the 'GuestAccess' identity group and can enforce AUP re-acceptance based on a configurable timer (e.g., every 24 hours), which is critical for organizations requiring periodic policy acknowledgment. In a real-world scenario, a hotel or conference center would use this portal to ensure guests agree to terms of service before receiving internet access, with ISE logging the acceptance event for audit trails.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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.
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Security Concepts — This question tests Security Concepts — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Self-registration guest portal — The self-registration guest portal is the correct choice because it allows guests to create their own credentials and, crucially, includes a configurable step where the user must accept an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) before being granted network access. This portal type is specifically designed for scenarios where guests self-onboard and must acknowledge a policy, which is a core requirement for compliance in many guest access deployments.
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