350-701 Endpoint Protection and Detection Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. Syslog output from AMP for Endpoints: <134>Jan 15 11:00:00 C:\Program Files\Cisco\AMP\connector.exe: [TETRA Alert] File: C:\Users\test\Downloads\crack.exe SHA-256: d4e5f6... Disposition: Malicious Action: Blocked by policy (Blocked by TETRA. Policy: Workstations)
Refer to the exhibit. What happened to the file 'crack.exe'?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between 'BLOCK' and 'QUARANTINE' actions in AMP, where candidates may confuse blocking execution with quarantining the file, but the exhibit explicitly shows the 'BLOCK' action, not 'QUARANTINE'.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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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The file was blocked from executing.
The exhibit shows that Cisco AMP for Endpoints detected 'crack.exe' as malicious and applied the 'BLOCK' action, which prevents the file from executing on the endpoint. This is indicated by the 'BLOCK' disposition in the event details, meaning the file was blocked before it could run. Option B is correct because the file was blocked from executing based on the detection and policy configured in AMP.
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 file was allowed because it was detected as malicious.
Why it's wrong here
It was blocked, not allowed.
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The file was blocked from executing.
Why this is correct
The log explicitly states 'Blocked by policy'.
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The file was detected but no action was taken.
Why it's wrong here
Action taken is clearly 'Blocked'.
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The file was quarantined to a secure folder.
Why it's wrong here
The log says 'Blocked', not 'Quarantined'.
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