SISE Profiler Practice Question
When setting up a custom endpoint identity group for printers, what is the best practice for assigning devices to that group?
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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Use a Profiling Policy to automatically assign the device to the 'Printers' Identity Group.
Using a profiling policy to automatically assign endpoints to a group based on matching conditions is the most scalable approach.
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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Manually add every printer MAC address to the group.
Why it's wrong here
This is not scalable for large environments.
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Use a Profiling Policy to automatically assign the device to the 'Printers' Identity Group.
Why this is correct
Automation via profiling policies ensures consistent grouping.
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Import a CSV file periodically.
Why it's wrong here
Manual imports are prone to error and lag behind network changes.
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Use an Authorization Policy to bypass profiling.
Why it's wrong here
Bypassing profiling prevents the device from being properly classified.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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