350-701 Endpoint Protection and Detection Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. AMP for Endpoints connector log: 2025-01-15 10:23:45 [INFO] File scan initiated: C:\Users\jdoe\Documents\invoice.pdf 2025-01-15 10:23:46 [INFO] Sending file to cloud for analysis (SHA-256: abc123...) 2025-01-15 10:23:50 [INFO] Cloud analysis result: disposition = Malicious, score = 95 2025-01-15 10:23:50 [INFO] Action taken: Allow (policy rule: "Allow on low confidence")
Refer to the exhibit. The file invoice.pdf was determined to be malicious by the AMP cloud, yet the endpoint allowed it to execute. What is the most likely reason?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the misconception that if AMP cloud marks a file as malicious, the endpoint must block it; the trap here is that policy overrides (custom rules or confidence thresholds) can allow execution despite a malicious verdict.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The AMP policy was configured to allow files with a certain confidence level or based on a custom rule.
The AMP for Endpoints connector sends a SHA-256 hash of the file to the AMP cloud for analysis. If the cloud determines the file is malicious but the endpoint still allows execution, the most likely reason is that the AMP policy has been configured with a custom rule or a confidence threshold that permits files at that specific malicious confidence level. This overrides the default block action for known malware.
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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The endpoint was not up to date with the latest AMP connector patches.
Why it's wrong here
There is no evidence of update issues; the log shows normal operation.
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The AMP policy was configured to allow files with a certain confidence level or based on a custom rule.
Why this is correct
The log explicitly states the action was due to a policy rule that allows on low confidence, overriding the malicious determination.
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The file was not analyzed locally because local analysis was disabled.
Why it's wrong here
The log shows cloud analysis was performed and resulted in a verdict.
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The AMP connector lost connectivity after sending the file and fell back to a local allow policy.
Why it's wrong here
The log shows action taken is 'Allow' with a specific policy rule, not a fallback.
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