300-710 SNCF Deployment Practice Question
Which FTD deployment mode must be selected to use the device as a transparent bump-in-the-wire for security inspection?
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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Transparent
Transparent mode allows the FTD to be inserted into a network without changing the IP scheme, acting as a bridge.
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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Hybrid
Why it's wrong here
Hybrid is not a standard FTD deployment mode.
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Passive
Why it's wrong here
Passive mode cannot inspect inline traffic.
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Transparent
Why this is correct
Transparent mode is the correct mode for bump-in-the-wire.
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Routed
Why it's wrong here
Routed requires L3 changes.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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