SISE Endpoint Compliance Practice Question
You need to create a posture condition to verify that the 'Cisco AnyConnect' service is running. Which condition type should you select?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Service Condition
Service conditions are used to verify that specific Windows services or macOS processes are active.
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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Service Condition
Why this is correct
Service conditions are designed to check if a service is running or stopped.
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Registry Condition
Why it's wrong here
Registry checks verify configuration keys, not service runtime state.
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Process Condition
Why it's wrong here
While similar, service conditions are the native way to check Windows Service Manager entries.
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Application Condition
Why it's wrong here
Application conditions check for the presence of an executable file, not service status.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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