This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of security concepts. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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 of the following are core components of the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for policy enforcement?
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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Active Directory Integration
The Policy Service Node (PSN) is responsible for policy decision and enforcement, and Active Directory integration is a key component for identity mapping. NAD (Network Access Device) is an external device that ISE controls, not a component of ISE itself. EAP-TLS is an authentication protocol, and Firepower is a separate security product.
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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Active Directory Integration
Why this is correct
ISE integrates with Active Directory to retrieve user and group information for policy.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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EAP-TLS
Why it's wrong here
EAP-TLS is an authentication protocol used in 802.1X, not a component of ISE.
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Policy Service Node (PSN)
Why this is correct
PSN is a core ISE node that handles policy decisions and enforcement.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Firepower Threat Defense
Why it's wrong here
Firepower is a separate Cisco security product, not a component of ISE.
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Network Access Device (NAD)
Why it's wrong here
NAD is an external device (e.g., switch, AP) that ISE manages, not a component of ISE.
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
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
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.
Security Concepts — This question tests Security Concepts — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Active Directory Integration — The Policy Service Node (PSN) is responsible for policy decision and enforcement, and Active Directory integration is a key component for identity mapping. NAD (Network Access Device) is an external device that ISE controls, not a component of ISE itself. EAP-TLS is an authentication protocol, and Firepower is a separate security product.
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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