The answer is a valid registration token obtained from the AMP console and outbound HTTPS (TCP/443) access to the AMP cloud. The registration token is a unique, time-limited key generated within the AMP for Endpoints console that authenticates the connector during its initial handshake with the cloud backend. Without this token, the connector cannot prove its identity or associate with the correct policy group. The outbound HTTPS connection is equally critical because the connector must send telemetry, receive policy updates, and perform health checks over TCP/443; if this port is blocked by a firewall or proxy, registration will fail silently. On the Cisco SCOR 350-701 exam, this concept tests your understanding of AMP deployment prerequisites and common misconfigurations—a frequent trap is assuming inbound rules are needed, when in fact only outbound access is required. A useful memory tip is “Token and Outbound: the connector’s two-way handshake to the cloud.”
350-701 Endpoint Protection and Detection Practice Question
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of endpoint protection and detection. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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 required for successful registration of an AMP for Endpoints connector with the cloud?
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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Outbound HTTPS access to the AMP cloud backend servers.
Option C is correct because the AMP for Endpoints connector must establish an outbound HTTPS (TCP/443) connection to the AMP cloud backend servers to communicate telemetry, receive policy updates, and perform health checks. Without this outbound access, the connector cannot register or maintain its connection to the cloud.
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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A locally installed SQL database for event storage.
Why it's wrong here
AMP connectors do not require a SQL database; they send events to the cloud.
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A proxy server configured in the connector settings.
Why it's wrong here
A proxy is optional; direct internet access is sufficient.
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Outbound HTTPS access to the AMP cloud backend servers.
Why this is correct
The connector communicates with the cloud over HTTPS (port 443).
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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A valid registration token obtained from the AMP console.
Why this is correct
The token is used to authenticate the connector during registration.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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An inbound firewall rule allowing connections from the AMP cloud.
Why it's wrong here
All connections are initiated by the connector outbound; no inbound rules needed.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the misconception that inbound firewall rules are needed for cloud-based security products, but AMP for Endpoints uses a purely outbound model, so candidates mistakenly select option E thinking the cloud must 'push' data to the endpoint.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The registration process uses a one-time registration token (a 64-character alphanumeric string) generated from the AMP console, which the connector presents during the initial TLS handshake to authenticate itself. The connector then downloads a unique certificate and policy, and all subsequent communication uses mutual TLS (mTLS) over TCP/443, ensuring the cloud verifies the connector's identity and vice versa. In environments with strict egress filtering, the connector must be allowed to reach the specific FQDNs (e.g., `api.amp.cisco.com` and `event.amp.cisco.com`) rather than just any HTTPS destination.
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.
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: Outbound HTTPS access to the AMP cloud backend servers. — Option C is correct because the AMP for Endpoints connector must establish an outbound HTTPS (TCP/443) connection to the AMP cloud backend servers to communicate telemetry, receive policy updates, and perform health checks. Without this outbound access, the connector cannot register or maintain its connection to the cloud.
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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