SISE Architecture And Deployment Practice Question
What is the default persona of a newly installed Cisco ISE appliance before any configuration changes?
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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Standalone
A fresh ISE installation defaults to a standalone node, which includes all personas enabled.
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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PSN
Why it's wrong here
It is a PSN, but as part of a standalone role.
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Standalone
Why this is correct
Fresh installations default to standalone.
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Monitoring node
Why it's wrong here
It includes MnT, but the role is standalone.
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Primary PAN
Why it's wrong here
The PAN role must be explicitly promoted/configured.
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