SISE Architecture And Deployment Practice Question
When decommissioning an ISE node, what is the correct order of steps?
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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Remove from deployment, then shut down
You must first remove the node from the deployment list in the Primary PAN, then you can safely wipe/decommission the physical/virtual appliance.
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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Change node to standalone, then remove
Why it's wrong here
There is no 'change to standalone' step.
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Shut down the node, then remove from deployment
Why it's wrong here
The GUI must be updated while the node is reachable to perform cleanup.
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Re-image the node, then remove from deployment
Why it's wrong here
This leaves an orphaned node in the database.
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Remove from deployment, then shut down
Why this is correct
Removing from deployment ensures a clean deregistration.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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