SISE Endpoint Compliance Practice Question
A user is unable to pass posture assessment because the 'AnyConnect Compliance Module' is not detecting the antivirus software. Which log file on the endpoint should be reviewed to troubleshoot the compliance module's scanning logic?
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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AnyConnect Compliance Module log (ac_ise_posture.log)
The ACLog.txt or the Compliance Module logs (typically found in %ProgramData%\Cisco\Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client\ISE Posture) contain details about scan results.
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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NAC Agent Log (nac_agent.log)
Why it's wrong here
The NAC Agent is legacy; the question specifies the AnyConnect Compliance Module.
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Windows Event Viewer - Application Log
Why it's wrong here
While some errors appear here, the detailed scanning logic is in the AnyConnect directory.
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AnyConnect Compliance Module log (ac_ise_posture.log)
Why this is correct
This is the primary log file on the Windows endpoint for troubleshooting compliance agent scan results.
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ISE Posture Log (ise_posture.log)
Why it's wrong here
This log is on the ISE server, not the client endpoint.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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