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350-701 Practice Question: Which TWO are valid considerations for deploying…
Which TWO are valid considerations for deploying Cisco Firepower NGIPS with inline mode? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the misconception that inline mode automatically inspects all traffic, but candidates must remember that prefilter policies can bypass the IPS engine entirely, and SSL decryption is never automatic.
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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Inline interfaces can drop malicious packets based on signatures and anomalies.
Inline mode in Cisco Firepower NGIPS allows the system to actively drop malicious packets based on signature matches and anomaly detection. Unlike passive monitoring, inline interfaces sit directly in the traffic path, enabling the IPS engine to enforce blocking actions in real time.
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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Inline mode automatically decrypts SSL traffic without configuration.
Why it's wrong here
SSL decryption requires explicit configuration.
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The IPS engine inspects all traffic regardless of prefilter policies.
Why it's wrong here
Prefilter policies can bypass IPS inspection.
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Inline interfaces can drop malicious packets based on signatures and anomalies.
Why this is correct
Inline mode enables dropping of traffic.
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Inline mode requires the use of passive interfaces for failover.
Why it's wrong here
Inline interfaces can have hardware bypass for failover.
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Hardware bypass is supported on specific Firepower appliances to ensure network continuity during device failure.
Why this is correct
Hardware bypass maintains connectivity if device fails.
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