SISE BYOD Practice Question
Which component of the BYOD flow identifies the device type (e.g., iPhone vs. Windows) for appropriate configuration?
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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Device Profiling
ISE uses 'Device Profiling' (via DHCP fingerprinting, HTTP User-Agent, etc.) to identify the device and trigger the correct provisioning flow.
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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Device Profiling
Why this is correct
Profiling identifies the device capabilities, which determines the provisioning policy.
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RADIUS Accounting
Why it's wrong here
Accounting records session data, it doesn't identify the device type.
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Active Directory Identity Store
Why it's wrong here
AD identifies users, not hardware device types.
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Policy Sets
Why it's wrong here
Policy sets define rules, but they rely on profiling data to function correctly.
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