This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of content security. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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 TWO actions can be configured in a Cisco ESA DLP policy to respond to a violation involving outbound credit card numbers? (Choose two.)
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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Encrypt the message using a secure policy
Option B is correct because Cisco ESA DLP policies can automatically encrypt outbound messages containing sensitive data like credit card numbers. This ensures that even if the message is intercepted, the content remains protected, which is a common compliance requirement for PCI DSS.
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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Deliver the message with a CC to the compliance team
Why it's wrong here
This is not a standard DLP action; better to encrypt or block.
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Encrypt the message using a secure policy
Why this is correct
Encryption ensures the data is protected even if sent.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Quarantine the message for review
Why this is correct
Quarantine is a common DLP action to hold messages for manual review.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Add a disclaimer that the message is confidential
Why it's wrong here
Disclaimer is a separate mail policy action, not DLP.
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Bounce the message back to the sender
Why it's wrong here
Bouncing is possible but not a DLP policy action; it's a message filter action.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the distinction between 'notification-only' actions (like CC or disclaimer) and 'enforcement' actions (like encrypt or quarantine), leading candidates to mistakenly select passive options that do not actually prevent data exfiltration.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Cisco ESA DLP policies use content filters and message actions to enforce data loss prevention. The 'Encrypt' action leverages the appliance's built-in encryption engine or integration with a third-party encryption gateway (e.g., Cisco Registered Envelope Service) to secure the message payload. Quarantining (Option C) holds the message in a policy quarantine queue for administrator review, which is another valid action to prevent immediate delivery of sensitive data.
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.
TExam Day Tips
→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
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Content Security — This question tests Content Security — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Encrypt the message using a secure policy — Option B is correct because Cisco ESA DLP policies can automatically encrypt outbound messages containing sensitive data like credit card numbers. This ensures that even if the message is intercepted, the content remains protected, which is a common compliance requirement for PCI DSS.
What should I do if I get this 350-701 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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