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Cisco Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (SISE, 300-715, CCNP Security) (SISE) (SISE) — Questions 151225

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151
Multi-Selecthard

Which TWO of the following are necessary to successfully profile devices using the SNMP Query probe?

Select 2 answers
A.SNMP Write community string configured on the device.
B.LLDP-MED enabled on the endpoint.
C.Read access to the MIBs on the target device.
D.SNMP community string or credentials defined in ISE.
E.A static IP address on the target device.
AnswersC, D

The device must permit SNMP GET requests for the relevant MIBs.

Why this answer

SNMP requires read-only access to the device and the correct community string or credentials configured on the ISE PSN.

152
MCQmedium

You need to ensure that only specific MAC OUI addresses are allowed to connect via MAB. Where do you configure this restriction?

A.Authentication Policy
B.Identity Source Sequence
C.Authorization Policy Condition
D.Authorization Profile
AnswerC

You create a condition checking 'MACAddress OUI' to filter devices.

Why this answer

MAC OUI restrictions can be managed by creating an Endpoint Identity Group or a Policy Condition that checks the MAC address field.

153
MCQhard

You are configuring a 'Registry' check as part of a posture requirement. The goal is to ensure a specific registry key exists to prove a corporate application is configured correctly. What is the correct way to specify the path if the key is located in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE?

A.Use 'ROOT:HKLM'.
B.The path must be relative to the user profile, so HKLM is invalid.
C.Use 'HKLM' as the root of the path.
D.Use a backslash prefix like '\\HKLM'.
E.Use the full string 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE' at the start of the path.
AnswerC

ISE requires the standard registry root abbreviations, with HKLM being the correct prefix for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.

Why this answer

In Cisco ISE posture requirement configurations, you must use the 'HKLM' abbreviation for the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE root key when defining the path.

154
MCQeasy

Which menu path in Cisco ISE is used to define a new Network Device Group?

A.Operations > TACACS Livelogs
B.Administration > Identity Management
C.Policy > Policy Elements > Results
D.Administration > Network Resources > Network Device Groups
AnswerD

This is the correct navigation path.

Why this answer

Network Device Groups are managed under Administration > Network Resources > Network Device Groups.

155
MCQeasy

Where do you customize the visual look and feel of the guest portal, such as logos and background colors?

A.Administration > System > Settings
B.Work Centers > Guest Access > Configure > Guest Portals
C.Policy > Policy Elements > Results
D.Administration > Identity Management > Identities
AnswerB

This is the correct location to edit portal appearance.

Why this answer

The 'Portal Page Customization' section within the specific portal configuration allows for uploading custom logos and changing themes.

156
Multi-Selecthard

Which THREE of the following are components of a Cisco TrustSec 'Security Group' policy enforcement?

Select 3 answers
A.SGT (Security Group Tag)
B.TACACS+ command set
C.Enforcement device (e.g., Catalyst switch)
D.SGACL (Security Group Access Control List)
E.RADIUS shared secret
AnswersA, C, D

The tag identifies the source/destination group.

Why this answer

Enforcement requires the SGT, the SGACL, and the enforcement device.

157
MCQmedium

You need to ensure that only specific ISE nodes perform the NMAP scan probe. Where is this configured?

A.Administration > System > Settings > Profiling Feed
B.Policy > Profiling > Profiling Policies
C.Administration > System > Deployment > [Node Name] > Profiling Configuration
D.Policy > Policy Elements > Results
AnswerC

Probes are enabled on a per-node basis in the deployment configuration.

Why this answer

Probe configuration, including which node collects which data, is handled in the Profiling Configuration tab for each PSN.

158
MCQhard

When using Local Web Authentication (LWA) on a WLC, which entity performs the actual credentials check against Cisco ISE?

A.The Wireless LAN Controller (WLC).
B.The Access Point (AP) in FlexConnect mode.
C.The Cisco ISE node directly.
D.The client browser via HTTPS POST.
AnswerA

The WLC collects the username/password and forwards them to Cisco ISE via a RADIUS Access-Request.

Why this answer

In LWA, the WLC acts as the RADIUS client that sends the user-provided credentials to Cisco ISE for authentication.

159
Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO of the following are true regarding TACACS+ command sets? (Choose two)

Select 2 answers
A.They support explicit 'permit' and 'deny' rules
B.They only support exact command matching
C.They are used to define the privilege level of the session
D.They are defined in the Identity store
E.They can use regular expressions for command matching
AnswersA, E

This is the core functionality.

Why this answer

Command sets support both permit/deny and regex matching.

160
MCQeasy

You are configuring a Network Device Group in Cisco ISE to organize devices by geographical location. Which menu path should you navigate to in order to create a new Network Device Group?

A.Operations > Network Devices > Device Groups
B.Administration > Network Resources > Network Device Groups
C.Administration > System > Settings > Device Groups
D.Policy > Policy Elements > Network Device Groups
AnswerB

This is the correct path for managing device groups.

Why this answer

Network Device Groups are configured under Administration > Network Resources > Network Device Groups.

161
Multi-Selecthard

Which THREE of the following protocols or standards are critical for the BYOD lifecycle?

Select 3 answers
A.SMTP
B.HTTPS
C.FTP
D.RADIUS
E.SCEP
AnswersB, D, E

Used for the BYOD portal access.

Why this answer

SCEP is for certificates, HTTPS is for the portal, and RADIUS is for network access control.

162
MCQhard

An administrator notices that TACACS+ authentication is failing for devices. The logs show 'RADIUS request received'. What is the most likely cause?

A.The NAD is configured for RADIUS authentication instead of TACACS+.
B.The TACACS+ service is disabled on the ISE Policy Service Node.
C.The ISE policy set is missing a TACACS+ rule.
D.The shared secret between ISE and the NAD is mismatched.
AnswerA

ISE listens for both, but a misconfigured NAD will send the wrong protocol request.

Why this answer

The Network Access Device (NAD) is configured to send RADIUS requests to ISE instead of TACACS+, or the service type is incorrectly configured on the NAD side.

163
MCQhard

A user is assigned an SGT, but the switch does not apply the correct filtering. What is the most likely reason for the SGACL enforcement failure?

A.The SGT is not in the ISE database
B.RADIUS shared secret is wrong
C.The switch is missing the 'cts role-based enforcement' command
D.The user is in the wrong AD group
AnswerC

Without this global command, the switch ignores SGT-based filtering.

Why this answer

If the switch does not have 'cts role-based enforcement' enabled, it will not perform the actual filtering between SGTs.

164
Multi-Selecthard

Which THREE components are required to successfully deploy a Scalable Group Access (SGA) policy for SGT enforcement?

Select 3 answers
A.TACACS+ Command Authorization
B.DHCP Snooping
C.SGACL definition
D.TrustSec Matrix configuration
E.SGT mapping
AnswersC, D, E

The policy governing the SGT interaction must exist.

Why this answer

SGA requires SGT definition, a policy matrix in the Cisco TrustSec configuration, and the enforcement device's capability to apply the SGACL.

165
MCQmedium

You are implementing Cisco TrustSec and need to restrict traffic between two different SGTs on a Cisco Catalyst switch. Which policy component enforces this communication restriction?

A.CTS Role-Based Policy
B.SGACL
C.SGT Mapping
D.dACL
AnswerB

SGACLs are the policy objects that define access control between SGTs.

Why this answer

SGACLs are applied between source and destination SGTs on the enforcement device to control traffic based on group tags.

166
Multi-Selecthard

Which THREE of the following items are verified by ISE when a guest attempts to authenticate?

Select 3 answers
A.Account expiration date.
B.The physical location of the NAD.
C.The user's browser version.
D.Password credentials.
E.Account status (e.g., Approved, Pending, Disabled).
AnswersA, D, E

Required check to ensure access is still valid.

Why this answer

ISE checks the validity of the account (status), whether the account has expired, and if the specific credentials provided match the stored record.

167
MCQhard

An administrator is troubleshooting a posture failure where the AnyConnect agent is installed but ISE reports the endpoint as 'Unknown'. Which configuration setting in the Posture Policy is most likely misconfigured?

A.The Compliance Module is not installed on the ISE server.
B.The Remediation Action is disabled.
C.The Posture Agent configuration is missing the server discovery URL.
D.The Posture Policy is not associated with the correct Authorization Profile used in the Authorization Policy.
E.The ISE server certificate is not trusted by the client.
AnswerD

If the Authorization Profile does not trigger the posture flow, the agent remains in an unknown state because the ISE server does not send the posture discovery request.

Why this answer

If the agent is installed but shows 'Unknown', it usually indicates the agent is not successfully checking in or the Posture Policy is not correctly mapped to the authorization profile currently applied to the session.

168
MCQmedium

A network administrator needs to ensure that wired 802.1X devices are assigned a specific VLAN based on their AD group membership. Which component in the ISE Policy Set should be configured to map the AD group to a specific VLAN assignment?

A.Authentication Policy
B.Policy Set
C.Authorization Profile
D.Authorization Policy
AnswerC

The Authorization Profile contains the RADIUS attributes (such as Tunnel-Private-Group-ID) to assign the VLAN.

Why this answer

Authorization Profiles are used in ISE to return attributes like VLAN, dACLs, or SGTs to the network access device after successful authentication.

169
MCQmedium

When configuring a TACACS+ command authorization policy for network device management, where do you define which specific commands a user is allowed to execute?

A.In the Policy Set Authentication rule
B.In the Authorization Profile
C.In the Command Set Policy Element
D.In the User Identity Group
AnswerC

Command Sets are where specific CLI commands are permitted or denied.

Why this answer

TACACS+ command sets are defined under Policy Elements and then applied to the shell profile in the Device Administration policy.

170
MCQmedium

When configuring a Shell Profile, what is the purpose of the 'Common Tasks' section?

A.To define custom protocol commands
B.To simplify configuration of standard attributes
C.To configure device-specific command sets
D.To manage user group membership
AnswerB

It facilitates quick setup of common settings.

Why this answer

The 'Common Tasks' section provides a simplified interface to configure common TACACS+ attributes like privilege level.

171
Multi-Selecthard

Which THREE of the following are necessary to configure CWA (Centralized Web Authentication)?

Select 3 answers
A.Authorization Policy rule that triggers the redirection profile
B.Redirect ACL on the switch
C.TACACS+ profile
D.Authorization Profile with redirection URL
E.SGT mapping
AnswersA, B, D

The policy must match the device and assign the profile.

Why this answer

CWA requires the redirection profile, the authorization policy to trigger it, and the redirect ACL.

172
MCQhard

You want to implement a 'Change of Authorization' (CoA) after a user changes their location. How is the CoA triggered by ISE?

A.ISE sends a RADIUS CoA message to the NAD
B.The NAD sends a re-authentication request
C.It requires a manual port bounce
D.The user must log out and back in
AnswerA

ISE initiates the session change by sending a CoA packet to the NAD.

Why this answer

CoA is triggered by an event such as a change in authorization profile or an external API call, sending a message to the NAD.

173
MCQeasy

Where do you view the 'Context Visibility' of endpoints in Cisco ISE?

A.Context Visibility > Endpoints
B.Administration > Network Resources
C.Policy > Endpoints
D.Operations > Context Visibility
AnswerA

This is the correct path for endpoint details.

Why this answer

The Context Visibility dashboard is located under the 'Context Visibility' menu in the ISE GUI.

174
Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO of the following are valid ways to provide access to a guest user?

Select 2 answers
A.Bypassing login via a Hotspot portal.
B.Authentication via the Guest Portal using username/password.
C.Connecting via VPN tunnel only.
D.Using a static IP assigned by the administrator.
E.Authenticating via the CLI on the NAD.
AnswersA, B

Standard click-through access.

Why this answer

Guests can be authenticated via their own credentials (Guest Portal) or by simply accepting terms (Hotspot Portal).

175
MCQeasy

When creating a Policy Condition in Cisco ISE, which attribute is most commonly used to identify a user's location?

A.User-Name
B.Network Device Location
C.Calling-Station-ID
D.NAS-IP-Address
AnswerB

This is a standard attribute derived from the Network Device Grouping.

Why this answer

The 'Location' attribute within the Network Device dictionary is frequently used for location-based policy enforcement.

176
Multi-Selecteasy

Which TWO of the following are true about Monitor Mode?

Select 2 answers
A.It requires user intervention
B.It logs posture results for analysis
C.It blocks traffic for non-compliant devices
D.It automatically fixes compliance issues
E.It allows network access for non-compliant endpoints
AnswersB, E

Visibility is the goal of monitor mode.

Why this answer

Monitor mode allows visibility without blocking access.

177
Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO of the following are valid ways to restrict access based on posture status in ISE?

Select 2 answers
A.Change the Identity Source Sequence
B.Create an Authorization Policy rule using Posture status
C.Assign a dACL that denies traffic if non-compliant
D.Use a Shell Profile
E.Create an Authentication Policy rule using Posture status
AnswersB, C

This is the primary way to enforce posture.

Why this answer

Posture status is used in authorization conditions to return different profiles (e.g., restricted access for non-compliant).

178
MCQhard

You are troubleshooting SGT propagation. If an SGT is not being embedded in the SXP protocol, what should you verify?

A.Verify the dACL configuration
B.Verify the RADIUS shared secret
C.Verify the EAP protocol version
D.Verify SXP connection status and configuration on both peers
AnswerD

SXP requires explicit configuration to exchange SGT-to-IP mappings.

Why this answer

SXP (SGT Exchange Protocol) requires the SXP connection to be enabled and the SGTs to be properly mapped on the speaker/listener devices.

179
MCQeasy

What is the purpose of an Authorization Profile's 'Common Tasks'?

A.To group devices together
B.To configure standard RADIUS attributes easily
C.To define user permissions for ISE UI
D.To store identity sources
AnswerB

It simplifies common configurations like VLAN and ACL assignment.

Why this answer

Common Tasks provides an easy GUI interface to configure standard RADIUS attributes like VLAN, Voice Domain, and dACL without manual attribute entry.

180
MCQeasy

Which ISE menu path is used to enable the 'BYOD' checkbox for a specific device registration portal?

A.Policy > Policy Sets > [Set Name] > Authorization Policy
B.Work Centers > Guest Access > Portals & Components > [Portal Name] > Portal Settings
C.Operations > Troubleshoot > BYOD Settings
D.Administration > Device Portal Management
AnswerB

This is the correct navigation to toggle BYOD settings for a specific portal.

Why this answer

The BYOD setting is enabled within the Portal Settings page of a specific Guest or My Devices portal.

181
MCQmedium

You have created a custom profiler condition that is not matching endpoints correctly. Where should you check the live authentication and profiling logs to verify if the attribute is being received by ISE?

A.Administration > System > Logging
B.Operations > RADIUS Livelogs
C.Policy > Profiling > Profiling Policies
D.Context Visibility > Endpoints
AnswerB

RADIUS Livelogs show the attributes received during the authentication process.

Why this answer

The RADIUS Live Logs or Profiling Live Logs under Operations are the standard locations to verify attribute collection.

182
Multi-Selecteasy

Which TWO functions are performed by the Monitoring and Troubleshooting (MnT) persona?

Select 2 answers
A.Policy distribution
B.Reporting and analytics
C.RADIUS authentication
D.Log aggregation from all nodes
E.Endpoint profiling probe
AnswersB, D

MnT provides the GUI for reporting.

Why this answer

MnT nodes are responsible for collecting logs from all nodes in the deployment and providing the analytics/reporting interface.

183
MCQhard

In a high-availability environment, where should the posture agent point to ensure it always reaches a PSN for assessment?

A.The FQDN of the Load Balancer VIP
B.The local gateway address
C.The IP address of the ISE Admin Node
D.A single static IP of the Primary PSN
AnswerA

A VIP ensures the agent can connect to any available PSN.

Why this answer

The AnyConnect profile should contain a list of PSNs or a load-balanced VIP to ensure redundancy.

184
MCQmedium

You are troubleshooting an issue where IP phones are not being profiled. The SNMP read community string on the switch does not match the one configured in ISE. What is the expected behavior?

A.The endpoint will be profiled based on the MAC OUI only.
B.The SNMP trap probe will still work.
C.The SNMP Query probe will fail to collect CDP/LLDP data from the switch.
D.ISE will automatically update the community string on the switch.
AnswerC

An invalid community string results in an authentication failure for SNMP requests.

Why this answer

If the SNMP community string is incorrect, ISE cannot query the switch, and the SNMP Query probe will fail to gather data.

185
MCQmedium

Which component is responsible for the actual redirection of the guest user's browser in a CWA flow?

A.The Cisco ISE Policy Service Node (PSN)
B.The Network Access Device (NAD)
C.The endpoint's default browser
D.The Guest Portal application
AnswerB

The switch intercepts the traffic and returns a 302 redirect.

Why this answer

The switch (NAD) performs the redirection based on the 'url-redirect' attribute provided by ISE in the RADIUS access-accept.

186
Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO of the following are valid ways to assign a VLAN in an ISE Authorization Profile?

Select 2 answers
A.Using the VLAN common task
B.Using the Filter-Id attribute
C.Using the cisco-av-pair attribute
D.Using the Framed-IP-Address attribute
E.Using the Tunnel-Private-Group-ID attribute
AnswersA, E

This is the GUI-based way to assign a VLAN.

Why this answer

You can use the 'VLAN' common task or the 'Tunnel-Private-Group-ID' RADIUS attribute.

187
MCQeasy

Which of the following is NOT a valid probe type in Cisco ISE?

A.SNMP Query
B.ICMP
C.DHCP
D.RADIUS
AnswerB

ICMP is not a supported profiling probe in ISE.

Why this answer

'ICMP' is not a dedicated probe type for profiling in the Cisco ISE interface; it is used for connectivity testing.

188
MCQeasy

What is the primary function of the 'Monitor Mode' in Cisco ISE Posture policies?

A.To gather compliance data without restricting network access
B.To automatically remediate endpoints
C.To bypass the posture check entirely
D.To block all traffic until the agent is installed
AnswerA

Monitor Mode is explicitly for visibility without enforcement.

Why this answer

Monitor Mode allows administrators to log posture results without denying access, facilitating testing before enforcement.

189
Multi-Selecthard

Which THREE features are configured at the node level in the ISE Administration console?

Select 3 answers
A.Global policy rules
B.Logging categories
C.External ID store configuration
D.Profiling probes
E.Network interface settings
AnswersB, D, E

Logging configuration is specific to the node.

Why this answer

Logging categories, physical interface settings, and service-specific parameters (like profiling probes) are configured per-node.

190
Multi-Selecthard

Which TWO of the following are true regarding the use of 'Endpoint Identity Groups' in Cisco ISE?

Select 2 answers
A.They are used to categorize endpoints for policy enforcement.
B.They can be used in Authorization Policy conditions.
C.They are used to define the user's role.
D.They are automatically purged every 24 hours.
E.An endpoint can belong to multiple groups simultaneously.
AnswersA, B

This is the main purpose of endpoint groups.

Why this answer

Endpoint Identity Groups allow for logical classification and are essential for mapping devices to specific authorization policies.

191
Multi-Selecthard

Which TWO settings in an Authorization Profile are commonly used to restrict a client's network access?

Select 2 answers
A.dACL name
B.SGT propagation
C.VLAN assignment
D.Authentication protocol
E.Identity Source
AnswersA, C

dACLs filter traffic at Layer 3/4.

Why this answer

Authorization Profiles can restrict access by applying a dACL or by assigning a specific VLAN (or both).

192
MCQeasy

Where do you upload the AnyConnect posture agent packages to make them available for Client Provisioning?

A.Operations > Troubleshoot > Client Provisioning
B.Policy > Policy Elements > Results > Client Provisioning > Resources
C.Policy > Posture > Policy
D.Administration > System > Settings > Posture
AnswerB

This is the designated location for uploading agent binaries.

Why this answer

Client Provisioning resources are managed under Policy > Policy Elements > Results > Client Provisioning > Resources.

193
Multi-Selecthard

Which THREE of the following are valid actions when configuring a Command Set for a user? (Choose three)

Select 3 answers
A.Set the timeout for the command
B.Permit commands using regular expressions
C.Define the default privilege level
D.Permit commands with specific arguments
E.Deny all commands not explicitly listed
AnswersB, D, E

Regex provides powerful matching.

Why this answer

Command sets allow permit/deny, arguments, and regex matching.

194
MCQmedium

When a new device connects, you notice it stays in the 'Unknown' profile state. You have confirmed the probes are active. What is the most likely step to fix this?

A.Increase the SNMP timeout.
B.Disable and re-enable the PSN service.
C.Create or update a Profiling Policy to match the collected attributes.
D.Delete the endpoint from the database.
AnswerC

The device needs a policy rule to match its attributes.

Why this answer

If the device is unknown, it likely does not match any existing policy rules; creating a new or adjusting an existing policy is the standard fix.

195
Multi-Selectmedium

Which THREE of the following are valid operators for a Registry Condition?

Select 3 answers
A.Includes All
B.Equals
C.Starts With
D.Contains
E.Exists Only
AnswersB, C, D

Valid operator.

Why this answer

Standard operators include Equals, Contains, and Starts With.

196
MCQmedium

You are configuring a posture policy for Windows endpoints. Which component must be configured to provide users with a link to download the required compliance software if the posture check fails?

A.Post-Posture Authorization Rule
B.Client Provisioning Policy
C.File Remediation Action
D.Posture Requirement
AnswerC

File Remediation is specifically designed to provide a download link or location for remediation software.

Why this answer

A File Remediation action allows you to specify a URL or a path to a file that the client can download to remediate compliance.

197
MCQmedium

If a user is assigned a Shell Profile with a specific 'Auto-Command' configured, what happens when they log into the network device?

A.The user is immediately disconnected
B.The user is prompted to run the command manually
C.The command is executed on the device upon login
D.The shell profile is ignored
AnswerC

The device runs the command specified in the attribute.

Why this answer

The auto-command is automatically executed by the network device upon successful authentication and authorization.

198
MCQmedium

You have multiple Policy Sets. When ISE evaluates incoming RADIUS requests, which mechanism determines which Policy Set is matched?

A.Condition matching
B.Random selection
C.Alphabetical order
D.Authentication protocol
AnswerA

ISE evaluates conditions defined in each Policy Set top-down.

Why this answer

Policy Sets are evaluated from top to bottom based on their defined conditions. The first matching condition wins.

199
Multi-Selecthard

Which THREE of the following items are configured in an AnyConnect Posture Requirement?

Select 3 answers
A.Condition
B.Operating System
C.Device ID
D.Authorization Rule
E.Remediation Action
AnswersA, B, E

Requirement links to a condition.

Why this answer

Requirements include the condition, the operating system, and the remediation action.

200
MCQhard

You are implementing a Guest flow where you need to track the physical location of the guest. Which attribute is best used to identify the location of the request?

A.Framed-IP-Address
B.Called-Station-ID
C.Calling-Station-ID
D.NAS-IP-Address
AnswerB

This identifies the switch port or SSID.

Why this answer

The 'Called-Station-ID' attribute, which typically contains the SSID or the Switch Port ID, allows ISE to identify where the connection attempt originated.

201
Multi-Selecteasy

Which THREE of the following are valid remediation actions?

Select 3 answers
A.Service Remediation
B.Registry Remediation
C.VLAN Remediation
D.ACL Remediation
E.File Remediation
AnswersA, B, E

Valid remediation type.

Why this answer

File, Registry, and Service remediation are standard in Cisco ISE.

202
MCQeasy

A customer is planning a large campus deployment with 50,000 concurrent endpoints. Which persona should be dedicated to handle the authentication load to ensure high performance?

A.Policy Administration Node (PAN)
B.Policy Service Node (PSN)
C.Standalone Node
D.Monitoring and Troubleshooting Node (MnT)
AnswerB

PSNs handle the authentication and authorization traffic in a distributed environment.

Why this answer

Policy Service Nodes (PSNs) are the dedicated persona for handling RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication/authorization requests.

203
MCQmedium

You are deploying a distributed ISE architecture and need to ensure that the Policy Administration Node (PAN) maintains configuration integrity. Which mechanism is used to synchronize configuration changes from the Primary PAN to all secondary nodes?

A.Rsync over SSH
B.RADIUS Change of Authorization (CoA)
C.Distributed Configuration Synchronization via HTTPS
D.SNMPv3 Trap propagation
AnswerC

ISE uses an encrypted HTTPS-based mechanism to push configuration to secondary nodes.

Why this answer

The PAN uses a distributed configuration synchronization process via HTTPS/REST APIs to push configuration changes to all other nodes in the deployment.

204
MCQeasy

What is the primary function of the 'Client Provisioning' policy in the context of BYOD?

A.To restrict the number of devices a user can register.
B.To determine which provisioning resources are delivered to the device based on its attributes.
C.To define which users are authorized to access the network.
D.To configure the MDM server connection settings.
AnswerB

This policy maps the device type and other attributes to the correct provisioning package.

Why this answer

The Client Provisioning policy determines which provisioning resources (such as installers or profiles) are pushed to the device based on its OS and requirements.

205
MCQhard

You are configuring EAP-TLS for BYOD. What must be included in the 'Allowed Protocols' list in ISE?

A.LEAP
B.EAP-FAST
C.EAP-TLS
D.PEAP-MSCHAPv2
AnswerC

EAP-TLS is the mandatory protocol for certificate-based authentication.

Why this answer

EAP-TLS must be explicitly enabled in the 'Allowed Protocols' section of the Authentication Policy for the handshake to work.

206
MCQmedium

An administrator wants to apply a dACL to a user session. Which Cisco ISE component must be configured to ensure the dACL is correctly pushed to the network access device?

A.Authorization Profile
B.Network Device Group
C.Policy Set Authentication Sequence
D.Device Administration Policy Set
AnswerA

The Authorization Profile acts as the container that links the dACL to the RADIUS authorization result.

Why this answer

The dACL must be defined in the Policy Elements section and then referenced within an Authorization Profile, which is then assigned to the Authorization Policy.

207
MCQmedium

Which of the following is required for AnyConnect to perform posture assessment on a Mac endpoint?

A.The 'AnyConnect Compliance Module' must be installed
B.The Mac must be domain joined
C.A separate 'Posture Proxy' must be configured
D.The user must have root access
AnswerA

The module is necessary for scanning the endpoint.

Why this answer

The 'AnyConnect Compliance Module' must be deployed and configured to support macOS.

208
MCQhard

You are troubleshooting a scenario where guest users are not being redirected when connecting to an open SSID. The WLC reports that the client is stuck in the 'Webauth' state but the portal never loads. Which component should you verify first?

A.Increase the idle timeout on the WLC's WLAN configuration.
B.Verify the WLC's 'Web Auth Redirect' configuration and ensure the 'Virtual Gateway' address is reachable.
C.Re-import the Guest Portal certificate on the WLC.
D.Check if the client can resolve the ISE FQDN via DNS.
AnswerD

For the redirect to occur, the client must be able to resolve the ISE FQDN to an IP address; otherwise, the browser will timeout.

Why this answer

If the client is in the Webauth state on the WLC but the portal doesn't load, the issue is typically that the DNS resolution of the ISE FQDN is failing for the client or the WLC is not passing the redirect URL correctly.

209
MCQmedium

You are configuring a Guest Portal that requires sponsor approval. What does the 'Sponsor Approval' setting inside the portal configuration actually do?

A.It automatically emails the sponsor.
B.It sets the guest account status to 'Pending' until approved.
C.It sends a RADIUS request to the sponsor's device.
D.It allows the guest to bypass the login screen.
AnswerB

This is the core functional change for the account.

Why this answer

It forces the guest account status to be 'pending' until a sponsor manually updates it to 'approved', preventing network access until that happens.

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MCQmedium

When configuring an Authorization Policy for BYOD, which condition should be used to ensure the device has successfully performed BYOD registration?

A.Session:BYODRegistrationStatus EQUALS Registered
B.Endpoint:Profile EQUALS RegisteredDevice
C.Session:RegistrationMode EQUALS Auto
D.Device:AccessType EQUALS BYOD
AnswerA

This attribute is set by ISE once the registration and provisioning flow completes.

Why this answer

The 'BYOD Registered' attribute in the Session object (or Device Registration Status) is the standard way to verify if a device has completed the BYOD flow.

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MCQmedium

When configuring certificate-based BYOD onboarding, you notice that devices are successfully registered, but the client certificate issuance fails. Where should you examine the logs to troubleshoot the Certificate Authority (CA) interaction?

A.Policy > Policy Elements > Results > Certificate Templates
B.Operations > RADIUS Livelog
C.Operations > Reports > Endpoints and Users > Certificate Provisioning
D.Administration > System > Certificates > Certificate Signing Requests
AnswerC

This report specifically tracks certificate enrollment attempts and failures.

Why this answer

The 'Certificate Provisioning' logs are located under Operations > Reports > Endpoints and Users > Certificate Provisioning.

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Multi-Selectmedium

Which THREE of the following are considered 'probes' in the Cisco ISE Profiling architecture?

Select 3 answers
A.ICMP Echo
B.DHCP
C.ARP Inspection
D.SNMP Query
E.HTTP
AnswersB, D, E

Standard profiling probe.

Why this answer

DHCP, SNMP, and HTTP are standard probes; RADIUS is also a probe type.

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MCQmedium

Which attribute is used by the MAC OUI probe to determine the device manufacturer?

A.User-Agent string
B.IP Address
C.DHCP Client ID
D.MAC Address prefix (first 3 bytes)
AnswerD

The Organizationally Unique Identifier (OUI) is the first 3 bytes of the MAC.

Why this answer

The MAC OUI probe parses the first 3 bytes of the MAC address to identify the vendor.

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MCQeasy

How do you verify the current licensing status and consumption on your ISE deployment?

A.Dashboard > Licensing
B.Policy > Licensing
C.Administration > System > Licensing
D.Operations > Licensing
AnswerC

This is the correct path for licensing status.

Why this answer

You navigate to Administration > System > Licensing to view the consumption and validity of your licenses.

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MCQmedium

Which statement best describes the role of the TACACS+ 'Accounting' feature?

A.It validates user credentials
B.It limits the commands a user can run
C.It encrypts the communication channel
D.It records command execution details
AnswerD

Accounting logs are the primary audit source.

Why this answer

Accounting records the commands executed by users, providing an audit trail for changes made on network devices.

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MCQhard

You need to allow users to run commands that start with 'show' but deny any 'show' commands that contain 'password'. How should the Command Set be configured?

A.Permit 'show' only
B.Deny 'show' commands
C.Permit 'show.*' and deny 'show.*password.*'
D.Permit 'show' and deny all arguments
AnswerC

The regex allows the base command but filters the sensitive argument.

Why this answer

Using a regular expression in the Command Set allows for granular control over the arguments passed to a command.

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Multi-Selecthard

Which THREE items are configurable within a TACACS+ Shell Profile in Cisco ISE?

Select 3 answers
A.Shared Secret
B.RADIUS Service Type
C.Idle Timeout
D.Default Privilege Level
E.Auto-command
AnswersC, D, E

This manages session inactivity.

Why this answer

Shell Profiles allow configuration of Privilege Levels, Auto-commands, and various custom attributes like idle-timeout.

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MCQhard

You need to create a posture condition to verify that the 'Cisco AnyConnect' service is running. Which condition type should you select?

A.Service Condition
B.Registry Condition
C.Process Condition
D.Application Condition
AnswerA

Service conditions are designed to check if a service is running or stopped.

Why this answer

Service conditions are used to verify that specific Windows services or macOS processes are active.

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Multi-Selectmedium

Which THREE resources are monitored via the ISE dashboard to ensure deployment health?

Select 3 answers
A.CPU utilization
B.Memory usage
C.Bandwidth per user
D.Temperature of the appliance
E.Disk space usage
AnswersA, B, E

Monitors compute load.

Why this answer

The dashboard provides visibility into CPU usage, memory utilization, and disk I/O, which are critical for PSN performance.

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MCQhard

In a CWA flow, what is the significance of the 'cisco-av-pair = url-redirect-acl' attribute?

A.It defines the URL to which the user is redirected.
B.It triggers the CoA process.
C.It defines the guest group permissions.
D.It specifies the name of the ACL on the NAD that defines traffic to be intercepted.
AnswerD

This is the correct function of the redirect-acl attribute.

Why this answer

This attribute tells the NAD which ACL to use to determine which packets should be redirected and which should be allowed to proceed without redirection (e.g., DNS, DHCP, and traffic to ISE).

221
MCQhard

You want to improve profiling accuracy for endpoints that do not send DHCP options. You decide to use SNMP Trap profiling. What is a critical prerequisite for this to function?

A.The network device must be configured to send SNMP traps to the ISE PSN IP address.
B.The endpoint must support SNMP agents.
C.The ISE node must have the SNMP Query probe enabled.
D.RADIUS Accounting must be disabled.
AnswerA

Without the destination set on the switch, the ISE node will never receive the traps.

Why this answer

SNMP Traps require the network device to be configured to send traps to the ISE node as a destination.

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MCQhard

During the BYOD onboarding process, a user is successfully redirected to the portal, but the certificate installation fails because the client cannot trust the root CA. Which configuration is required to resolve this?

A.Install the CA certificate on the local WLC controller under the WLAN configuration.
B.Add the Root CA to the 'System Certificates' store instead of 'Trusted Certificates'.
C.Enable 'Allow Weak Ciphers' in the global BYOD settings.
D.Import the Root CA certificate into the 'Trusted Certificates' store with the 'Trust for client authentication or issuance of users' checkbox enabled.
AnswerD

This ensures that the ISE node trusts certificates issued by the CA and that the CA certificate is pushed to the client during onboarding.

Why this answer

The Root CA certificate must be uploaded to the 'Trusted Certificates' store in ISE and marked as trusted for 'Client Authentication'.

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Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO of the following are potential sources of information for the DHCP probe?

Select 2 answers
A.Layer 2 source MAC address.
B.IP Header Source Address.
C.DHCP Option 12 (Host Name)
D.DHCP Option 60 (Vendor Class Identifier)
E.DHCP Option 55 (Parameter Request List)
AnswersD, E

Option 60 is a primary source of device identification.

Why this answer

DHCP packets contain useful information in the Option fields, specifically the Vendor Class Identifier and the Parameter Request List.

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Multi-Selectmedium

Which THREE of the following are valid components of a RADIUS-based Authorization Policy rule in Cisco ISE?

Select 3 answers
A.Rule Name
B.Condition
C.Identity Source Sequence
D.Command Set
E.Authorization Profile
AnswersA, B, E

Every rule must have a descriptive name.

Why this answer

Authorization rules consist of a name, a set of conditions, and an assigned authorization profile result.

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Multi-Selecteasy

Which TWO of the following are valid components of an ISE Posture Policy?

Select 2 answers
A.Identity Group
B.Posture Requirement
C.Authorization Policy Rule
D.Remediation Action
E.Certificate Profile
AnswersB, D

Requirements link conditions to remediation.

Why this answer

Posture policies are composed of Requirements and Remediation Actions.

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