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. 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.
Exhibit
Switch1# show authentication sessions interface GigabitEthernet1/0/1
Interface: GigabitEthernet1/0/1
MAC Address: aaaa.bbbb.cccc
IP Address: 192.168.1.100
Status: Authz Success
Domain: DATA
Oper host mode: multi-auth
Oper control dir: both
Session timeout: 3600s
Common Session ID: 0A0B0C0D000000123456789A
Acct Session ID: 0x0000000A
Handle: 0x00000001
Current Method: dot1x
Method State: Authz Success
Auth Method: dot1x
Authorized By: ISE
Vlan Policy: 10
URL Redirect: https://guest-portal.company.com
URL Redirect ACL: GUESt-REDIRECT
SGT Value: 2
dACL name: PERMIT_QUARANTINE
Refer to the exhibit. Based on the exhibit, what is the current state of the client and what action should the network administrator take to allow full network access?
Switch1# show authentication sessions interface GigabitEthernet1/0/1
Interface: GigabitEthernet1/0/1
MAC Address: aaaa.bbbb.cccc
IP Address: 192.168.1.100
Status: Authz Success
Domain: DATA
Oper host mode: multi-auth
Oper control dir: both
Session timeout: 3600s
Common Session ID: 0A0B0C0D000000123456789A
Acct Session ID: 0x0000000A
Handle: 0x00000001
Current Method: dot1x
Method State: Authz Success
Auth Method: dot1x
Authorized By: ISE
Vlan Policy: 10
URL Redirect: https://guest-portal.company.com
URL Redirect ACL: GUESt-REDIRECT
SGT Value: 2
dACL name: PERMIT_QUARANTINE
A
The client is in a quarantine state due to posture assessment failure; the administrator should check the ISE posture policy and ensure the client meets compliance.
The quarantine SGT and dACL, along with guest portal redirect, indicate the client failed posture assessment; fixing the client's compliance will allow full access.
B
The client's authentication succeeded but authorization is incomplete; the administrator should configure a new dACL on the switch.
Why wrong: The dACL is applied by ISE based on policy; manually configuring a switch dACL would not override ISE authorization.
C
The client is being redirected to a guest portal; the administrator should disable the URL redirect and assign a new VLAN.
Why wrong: Disabling the redirect without addressing the posture condition would not grant full access; the client would still be quarantined.
D
The client is fully authenticated and authorized; no action is needed.
Why wrong: The URL redirect and quarantine dACL indicate restricted access, not full authorization.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
The client is in a quarantine state due to posture assessment failure; the administrator should check the ISE posture policy and ensure the client meets compliance.
Option D is correct because the output shows "Authz Success" but the presence of a URL redirect to a guest portal and a dACL named "PERMIT_QUARANTINE" along with SGT value 2 (commonly quarantine) indicates the client is in a quarantine state, likely due to posture assessment failure. The administrator should check the ISE posture policy. Option A is wrong because the redirect and quarantine dACL imply limited access. Option B is wrong because simply disabling the redirect would not resolve the underlying compliance issue. Option C is wrong because the dACL is assigned by ISE based on policy, not manually configured on the switch.
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.
✓
The client is in a quarantine state due to posture assessment failure; the administrator should check the ISE posture policy and ensure the client meets compliance.
Why this is correct
The quarantine SGT and dACL, along with guest portal redirect, indicate the client failed posture assessment; fixing the client's compliance will allow full access.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
✗
The client's authentication succeeded but authorization is incomplete; the administrator should configure a new dACL on the switch.
Why it's wrong here
The dACL is applied by ISE based on policy; manually configuring a switch dACL would not override ISE authorization.
✗
The client is being redirected to a guest portal; the administrator should disable the URL redirect and assign a new VLAN.
Why it's wrong here
Disabling the redirect without addressing the posture condition would not grant full access; the client would still be quarantined.
✗
The client is fully authenticated and authorized; no action is needed.
Why it's wrong here
The URL redirect and quarantine dACL indicate restricted access, not full authorization.
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.
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 help-desk technician troubleshoots why a newly connected PC cannot reach shared printers on the same floor. The cable is good, the switch port is active, but the PC is in VLAN 20 and the printers are in VLAN 10. The uplink trunk only allows VLAN 10. A trunk being up does not mean every VLAN crosses it.
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: The client is in a quarantine state due to posture assessment failure; the administrator should check the ISE posture policy and ensure the client meets compliance. — Option D is correct because the output shows "Authz Success" but the presence of a URL redirect to a guest portal and a dACL named "PERMIT_QUARANTINE" along with SGT value 2 (commonly quarantine) indicates the client is in a quarantine state, likely due to posture assessment failure. The administrator should check the ISE posture policy. Option A is wrong because the redirect and quarantine dACL imply limited access. Option B is wrong because simply disabling the redirect would not resolve the underlying compliance issue. Option C is wrong because the dACL is assigned by ISE based on policy, not manually configured on the switch.
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.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Authentication checks who the user is.
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