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350-701 Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are valid methods for…

Which TWO of the following are valid methods for deploying Cisco Web Security Appliance in a network? (Choose two.)

⚠ Common exam trap

Cisco often tests the distinction between 'transparent proxy mode' and 'bridge mode' — candidates mistakenly think the WSA can be deployed as a Layer 2 bridge, but the correct term for inline, non-explicit interception is transparent proxy mode, which relies on traffic redirection rather than bridging.

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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Explicit proxy mode

Explicit proxy mode requires clients to be manually configured to send web traffic directly to the WSA's IP address and port (typically 3128 or 8080). This gives the administrator granular control over which devices use the proxy and allows for authentication at the proxy layer, making it a valid deployment method for the Cisco Web Security Appliance.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • ✓

    Explicit proxy mode

    Why this is correct

    Clients are configured to use the WSA as proxy.

  • ✗

    VPN concentrator mode

    Why it's wrong here

    WSA is not a VPN concentrator.

  • ✗

    DNS proxy mode

    Why it's wrong here

    WSA does not act as a DNS proxy.

  • ✓

    Transparent proxy mode

    Why this is correct

    Traffic is redirected to the WSA transparently via WCCP or policy-based routing.

  • ✗

    Bridge mode

    Why it's wrong here

    WSA does not operate as a bridge.

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