SISE Web Auth And Guest Services Practice Question
You are configuring a Guest Portal that requires sponsor approval. What does the 'Sponsor Approval' setting inside the portal configuration actually do?
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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It sets the guest account status to 'Pending' until approved.
It forces the guest account status to be 'pending' until a sponsor manually updates it to 'approved', preventing network access until that happens.
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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It automatically emails the sponsor.
Why it's wrong here
The email is a notification, but the approval is the status change.
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It sets the guest account status to 'Pending' until approved.
Why this is correct
This is the core functional change for the account.
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It sends a RADIUS request to the sponsor's device.
Why it's wrong here
Sponsors use a web portal, not RADIUS.
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It allows the guest to bypass the login screen.
Why it's wrong here
Approval is required for access.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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