Quick Answer
The correct answer is that Cisco AMP for Endpoints can detect file hashes and IP addresses as indicators of compromise (IOCs). File hashes serve as unique fingerprints for known malware samples, allowing AMP to block or alert on malicious files based on their cryptographic signature. Meanwhile, the IP address of a command-and-control server is a critical network-based IOC, as AMP monitors outbound connections to identify hosts communicating with threat infrastructure. On the Cisco SCOR 350-701 exam, this question tests your understanding of how AMP’s IOC detection spans both file-based and network-based telemetry. A common trap is confusing behavioral rules—which AMP uses for advanced analysis—with the simpler, static IOCs like file hashes and IP addresses that are explicitly listed as detectable. Remember the memory tip: “Hash the file, trace the IP” to recall the two primary IOC types AMP detects.
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 TWO of the following are indicators of compromise (IOCs) that can be detected by Cisco AMP for Endpoints?
The endpoint's last login time
Why wrong: Login time is not an IOC.
The version of the operating system
Why wrong: OS version is not an IOC.
MD5 hash of a malicious file
File hashes are common IOCs.
IP address of a command-and-control server
AMP can track connections to known bad IPs.
The username of the logged-in user
Why wrong: Usernames are not IOCs; they are context.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
MD5 hash of a malicious file
AMP can detect file hashes and IP connections as IOCs; behavioral rules are also used but not listed as typical IOCs.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
The endpoint's last login time
Why it's wrong here
Login time is not an IOC.
The version of the operating system
Why it's wrong here
OS version is not an IOC.
MD5 hash of a malicious file
Why this is correct
File hashes are common IOCs.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
IP address of a command-and-control server
Why this is correct
AMP can track connections to known bad IPs.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
The username of the logged-in user
Why it's wrong here
Usernames are not IOCs; they are context.
Common exam traps
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
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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.
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Endpoint Protection and Detection — This question tests Endpoint Protection and Detection — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: MD5 hash of a malicious file — AMP can detect file hashes and IP connections as IOCs; behavioral rules are also used but not listed as typical IOCs.
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.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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