350-701 Practice Question: Secure Network Access, Visibility and Enforcement
Which THREE attributes can be used in an ISE authorization policy based on endpoint identity?
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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Certificate subject DN
Options A, B, and E are correct because endpoint identity attributes include the device's MAC address, its certificate subject DN (from certificates), and its Active Directory user group membership. Option C is incorrect because time of day is an environmental attribute, not an endpoint identity attribute. Option D is incorrect because switch IP address is a network location attribute, not endpoint identity.
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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Certificate subject DN
Why this is correct
Subject DN from a client certificate identifies the endpoint or user.
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AD user group
Why this is correct
User group membership can be used to identify the user.
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Time of day
Why it's wrong here
Time of day is an environmental condition, not an identity attribute.
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Switch IP address
Why it's wrong here
Switch IP identifies the network device, not the endpoint.
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Device MAC address
Why this is correct
MAC address identifies the endpoint uniquely.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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