350-701 Endpoint Protection and Detection Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid action types that can be assigned to a file in an AMP policy rule?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between 'Monitor' (a detection mode that logs but does not act) and actual enforcement actions like 'Block' or 'Quarantine', leading candidates to incorrectly select 'Monitor' as a valid action.
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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Quarantine
In an AMP policy rule, the valid action types that can be assigned to a file are 'Quarantine' and 'Block'. Quarantine isolates the file to prevent execution or spread, while Block denies access to the file entirely. Both are core enforcement actions in Cisco AMP for Endpoints, used to stop threats based on file reputation or analysis.
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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Scan
Why it's wrong here
Scan is an operation performed by the connector, not a policy action.
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Monitor
Why it's wrong here
Monitor is a logging severity, not an action applied to files.
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Quarantine
Why this is correct
Quarantine moves the file to a secure location and prevents access.
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Block
Why this is correct
Block action prevents the file from executing.
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Delete
Why it's wrong here
AMP does not have a 'Delete' action; files are quarantined instead.
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