SISE Endpoint Compliance Practice Question
What is the purpose of the 'Posture Discovery' phase?
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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To identify if posture is required for the session
Discovery is the initial communication where the agent identifies the ISE PSN and checks if a posture policy exists.
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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To verify the user credentials
Why it's wrong here
Credentials are verified during authentication, not posture discovery.
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To remediate non-compliant endpoints
Why it's wrong here
Remediation happens after a failed assessment.
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To identify if posture is required for the session
Why this is correct
Discovery determines the policy applicability.
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To determine if the endpoint is compliant
Why it's wrong here
This happens during the 'Assessment' phase.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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