SISE Profiler Practice Question
A user reports that a device was incorrectly identified as a 'Cisco IP Phone' when it is actually a 'Cisco Access Point'. Which troubleshooting step should you take first?
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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Check the endpoint attributes in Context Visibility to see why it matched that policy.
Reviewing the endpoint attributes in the 'Context Visibility' section will reveal which specific probes or attributes caused the incorrect profile match.
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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Check the endpoint attributes in Context Visibility to see why it matched that policy.
Why this is correct
Identifying the source of the incorrect attribute match is the first step.
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Re-register the device.
Why it's wrong here
Re-registering does not fix the logic error.
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Delete all profiling policies.
Why it's wrong here
This is too drastic.
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Restart the ISE node.
Why it's wrong here
A restart is unlikely to fix a policy logic error.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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