SISE Architecture And Deployment Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid ISE deployment personas?
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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Policy Administration Node
The three standard ISE personas are Policy Administration Node (PAN), Monitoring and Troubleshooting Node (MnT), and Policy Service Node (PSN).
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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Authentication Proxy Node
Why it's wrong here
This is not an ISE persona.
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Database Node
Why it's wrong here
The database is internal; it is not a configurable persona.
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Policy Administration Node
Why this is correct
PAN is a valid persona.
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Policy Service Node
Why this is correct
PSN is a valid persona.
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Reporting Node
Why it's wrong here
Reporting is handled by MnT.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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