350-701 Practice Question: Secure Network Access, Visibility and Enforcement
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of secure network access, visibility and enforcement. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. 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.
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
Switch# show authentication sessions interface GigabitEthernet1/0/10 details
Interface: GigabitEthernet1/0/10
MAC Address: aaaa.bbbb.cccc
IP Address: 192.168.10.55
Status: Authz Success
Domain: DATA
Oper host mode: multi-auth
Oper control dir: both
Authorized By: Authentication Server
Vlan Policy: 10
Session timeout: 3600s
Client List:
aaaa.bbbb.cccc: dot1x
EAP: PEAP, User-Name: jdoe
Result: PASS
SGT: 0
AudIT: None
Refer to the exhibit. A user has successfully authenticated via 802.1X. However, the SGT (Security Group Tag) assigned is 0, which is the default untagged value. Which configuration change would most likely allow ISE to assign a non-zero SGT for this user?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "most likely"
Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
Refer to the exhibit.
Switch# show authentication sessions interface GigabitEthernet1/0/10 details
Interface: GigabitEthernet1/0/10
MAC Address: aaaa.bbbb.cccc
IP Address: 192.168.10.55
Status: Authz Success
Domain: DATA
Oper host mode: multi-auth
Oper control dir: both
Authorized By: Authentication Server
Vlan Policy: 10
Session timeout: 3600s
Client List:
aaaa.bbbb.cccc: dot1x
EAP: PEAP, User-Name: jdoe
Result: PASS
SGT: 0
AudIT: None
A
In ISE authorization profile, add Cisco AV pair 'cts:security-group-tag=15'
ISE must send the SGT as a RADIUS attribute in the Access-Accept. Currently, it is not sending any SGT, so SGT is 0.
B
Enable 'cts manual' globally on the switch
Why wrong: 'cts' must be enabled for TrustSec to process SGTs, but the exhibit shows the switch is not configured for CTS at all. However, enabling 'cts' alone without ISE sending SGT will not assign a non-zero SGT.
C
Ensure that the switch has a RADIUS server defined with 'radius-server host 10.1.1.1 auth-port 1645'
Why wrong: The switch already communicates with the RADIUS server (ISE) as shown by successful authentication.
D
Configure 'aaa authorization network default group radius' on the switch
Why wrong: Authorization is already happening per the exhibit.
E
Enable 'sgt caching' on the switch port
Why wrong: SGT caching is not required for SGT assignment; it is used for propagation.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
In ISE authorization profile, add Cisco AV pair 'cts:security-group-tag=15'
Option D is correct because ISE must include the SGT in the RADIUS Access-Accept (e.g., via cisco-av-pair). Option A is wrong because the show command indicates authorization success, so AAA is functional. Option B is wrong because the session already shows authorization by server. Option C is wrong because SGT assignment does not require SGT caching on the switch. Option E is wrong because global 'cts' command is required for TrustSec, but it must be enabled.
Key principle: Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
✓
In ISE authorization profile, add Cisco AV pair 'cts:security-group-tag=15'
Why this is correct
ISE must send the SGT as a RADIUS attribute in the Access-Accept. Currently, it is not sending any SGT, so SGT is 0.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
✗
Enable 'cts manual' globally on the switch
Why it's wrong here
'cts' must be enabled for TrustSec to process SGTs, but the exhibit shows the switch is not configured for CTS at all. However, enabling 'cts' alone without ISE sending SGT will not assign a non-zero SGT.
✗
Ensure that the switch has a RADIUS server defined with 'radius-server host 10.1.1.1 auth-port 1645'
Why it's wrong here
The switch already communicates with the RADIUS server (ISE) as shown by successful authentication.
✗
Configure 'aaa authorization network default group radius' on the switch
Why it's wrong here
Authorization is already happening per the exhibit.
✗
Enable 'sgt caching' on the switch port
Why it's wrong here
SGT caching is not required for SGT assignment; it is used for propagation.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
'cts' must be enabled for TrustSec to process SGTs, but the exhibit shows the switch is not configured for CTS at all. However, enabling 'cts' alone without ISE sending SGT will not assign a non-zero SGT.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Authentication checks who the user is.
Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
→Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
→Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
→Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
Key takeaway
Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A junior network technician can log in to a core router but cannot reach the enable prompt or configuration mode. The AAA server is authenticating the login — but the authorisation policy only grants privilege level 1, not 15. Authentication (who you are) is working; authorisation (what you can do) is not.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related 350-701 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
Secure Network Access, Visibility and Enforcement — This question tests Secure Network Access, Visibility and Enforcement — Authentication checks who the user is..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: In ISE authorization profile, add Cisco AV pair 'cts:security-group-tag=15' — Option D is correct because ISE must include the SGT in the RADIUS Access-Accept (e.g., via cisco-av-pair). Option A is wrong because the show command indicates authorization success, so AAA is functional. Option B is wrong because the session already shows authorization by server. Option C is wrong because SGT assignment does not require SGT caching on the switch. Option E is wrong because global 'cts' command is required for TrustSec, but it must be enabled.
What should I do if I get this 350-701 question wrong?
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related 350-701 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Authentication checks who the user is.
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