The answer is file hashes, IP addresses, and process executions. Cisco AMP for Endpoints detects these three indicators of compromise (IOCs) by analyzing file reputation against known malware hash databases, monitoring network connections to command-and-control IP addresses, and tracking anomalous process executions on the endpoint. On the Cisco SCOR 350-701 exam, this question tests your understanding of what constitutes a technical IOC that endpoint security software can actually observe and block, as opposed to non-technical concepts like social engineering or physical intrusion. A common trap is confusing threat intelligence sources with detection capabilities—AMP does not detect the act of social engineering itself, only the resulting malicious files or connections. For the exam, remember the three technical IOCs as the “H-I-P” triad: Hashes, IPs, and Processes.
350-701 Endpoint Protection and Detection Practice Question
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of endpoint protection and detection. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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.
Which THREE of the following are indicators of compromise (IOCs) that can be detected by Cisco AMP for Endpoints?
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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Suspicious process execution
Options B, C, and E are correct. AMP can detect file hashes (B), IP addresses (C), and process executions (E) as IOCs. Option A is incorrect because social engineering is not a technical IOC detected by AMP. Option D is incorrect because physical intrusion is not detected by endpoint software.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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Physical access badge ID
Why it's wrong here
Physical access is outside the scope of endpoint detection.
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Suspicious process execution
Why this is correct
AMP's behavioral protection detects malicious process behavior.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Malicious file SHA256 hash
Why this is correct
AMP's file reputation uses SHA256 hashes as IOCs.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Phishing URL in an email
Why it's wrong here
Phishing URLs are typically detected by email security, not endpoint AMP.
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Command-and-control IP address
Why this is correct
AMP's network traffic analysis can detect connections to malicious IPs.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 350-701 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
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Identify which 350-701 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Endpoint Protection and Detection — This question tests Endpoint Protection and Detection — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Suspicious process execution — Options B, C, and E are correct. AMP can detect file hashes (B), IP addresses (C), and process executions (E) as IOCs. Option A is incorrect because social engineering is not a technical IOC detected by AMP. Option D is incorrect because physical intrusion is not detected by endpoint software.
What should I do if I get this 350-701 question wrong?
Identify which 350-701 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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