SISE Profiler Practice Question
You are observing that an endpoint is being profiled as 'Unknown' even though it is clearly a Windows workstation. What is the most likely reason?
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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The necessary probes are not receiving enough attributes to match a policy.
If ISE has not received enough attributes to meet the threshold of a profiling policy, it remains 'Unknown'.
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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The device is using a static IP.
Why it's wrong here
Static IPs do not prevent profiling if other probes are active.
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The necessary probes are not receiving enough attributes to match a policy.
Why this is correct
Insufficient attributes mean no profile policy criteria are met.
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The endpoint is not authenticated.
Why it's wrong here
Profiling happens independently of authentication status.
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The endpoint has a firewall enabled.
Why it's wrong here
Local firewalls do not block DHCP/SNMP probes from the network.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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