Cisco 300-740 Practice Exam Questions & Answers
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Cisco 300-740 Exam Details
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61
Practice Questions (Our Bank)
90 minutes
Exam Duration
825 out of 1000
Passing Score
USD 300
Exam Fee
- Exam Code
- 300-740
- Full Name
- Designing and Implementing Secure Cloud Access for Users and Endpoints
- Issuing Body
- Cisco
- Question Format (Our Bank)
- Multiple Choice, Drag & Drop
- Delivery
- Online proctored or at a Pearson VUE test centre
- Eligibility
- No formal prerequisites
Practice Questions
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An organization is distributed across several sites. Each site is connected to the main HQ using site-to-site VPNs implemented using Secure Firewall Threat Defense. Which functionality must be implemented if the security manager wants to send SaaS traffic directly to the internet?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation
Policy-based routing allows traffic to be routed based on defined policies rather than just destination IP addresses. In this case, the security manager wants SaaS traffic to bypass the site-to-site VPN and go directly to the internet instead of being backhauled to HQ. Policy-based routing can identify SaaS traffic and route it directly to the internet while sending other traffic through the VPN tunnel. This is a common pattern for optimizing cloud access and reducing unnecessary traffic across WAN links.
What is associated with implementing Cisco zero-trust architecture?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation
Zero-trust architecture operates on the principle that no user or device should be automatically trusted, regardless of location. Every request for access must be verified and authenticated before resources are granted. This contrasts with older perimeter-based security models that assumed anyone inside the network boundary could be trusted. The core philosophy requires continuous verification of identity and device posture rather than granting blanket access to network insiders.
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Refer to the exhibit. A security engineer must configure a posture policy in Cisco ISE to ensure that employee laptops have a critical patch for WannaCry installed before they can access the network. Which posture condition must the engineer configure?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation
Posture policies in Cisco ISE check device compliance before granting network access. A File Condition allows you to verify that specific files, patches, or updates exist on a device. To ensure WannaCry patches are installed, you would configure a File Condition that checks for the critical patch file on employee laptops. Other conditions like registry settings or running processes would not reliably confirm patch installation across different device types and configurations.
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Refer to the exhibit. An engineer must configure the Cisco ASA firewall to allow the client with IP address 10.1.0.6 to access the Salesforce login page at https://www.salesforce.com. The indicated configuration was applied to the firewall and public DNS 4.4.4.4 is used for name resolution; however, the client still cannot access the URL. What should be done to meet the requirements?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation
Looking at firewall access control lists, rule ordering matters because rules are evaluated top-to-bottom and processing stops at the first match. Rule 3 is likely denying HTTPS traffic or blocking the specific destination. Since the client at 10.1.0.6 cannot reach the Salesforce login page even though the configuration was applied, rule 3 must be a deny rule that matches the traffic before an earlier allow rule gets a chance to process it. Removing rule 3 allows the more appropriate allow rules above it to take effect.
An administrator received an incident report indicating suspicious activity of a user using a corporate device. The manager requested that the credentials of user [email protected] be reset and synced via the Active Directory. Removing the account should be avoided and used for further investigation on data leak. Which configuration must the administrator apply on the Duo Admin Panel?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation
When investigating suspicious user activity, you want to preserve the account for forensics while preventing further unauthorized access. Disabling the account on the Users tab in Duo prevents the compromised account from being used while keeping the account intact. Resetting the password through Active Directory ensures the user cannot use the old credentials. This approach protects resources from the compromised account while maintaining an audit trail for investigation rather than deleting the account entirely.
Domain 1: Cloud security architecture
10%
Understand the Cisco Security Reference Architecture components including threat intelligence, security operations toolset, user and device security, and network security across cloud edge and on-premises environments. Learn how to describe use cases for integrated architecture with common identity, converged multicloud policy, SASE integrations, and zero-trust network access.
Sample question from this domain above:
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Domain 2: User and Device Security
20%
Implement user and device authentication using identity certificates, multifactor authentication, and endpoint posture policies. Configure SAML/SSO and OIDC through identity provider connections to establish trust for mobile and web applications accessing cloud resources.
Sample questions from this domain above:
Q3Q5
Domain 3: Network and Cloud Security
30%
Determine security policies for endpoint access to cloud and SaaS applications using URL filtering, advanced app control, network protocol blocking, and web application firewalls. Configure security policies for remote users via VPN or application-based access, and enforce application policy at the network security edge.
Sample questions from this domain above:
Q1Q4
Domain 4: Application and Data Security
25%
Describe the MITRE ATT&CK framework and cloud security attack tactics alongside mitigation strategies. Determine security policies for application enforcement using Cisco Secure Workload with lateral movement prevention and microsegmentation across hybrid and multicloud platforms.
Domain 5: Visibility and Assurance
15%
Describe the Cisco XDR solution and visibility and assurance automation use cases. Validate traffic flow and telemetry using SIEM, Open Telemetry, and Cisco analytics tools to diagnose issues with user application and workload access and verify compliance behavior.
Domain 6: Threat Response
10%
Describe use cases for response automation and determine actions based on telemetry and security audit reports. Determine response policies when user or application compromise is detected, including contain, report, remediate, and reinstantiate actions.
FAQ
300-740 Exam FAQ
Common questions about the exam itself
What job role is the 300-740 exam designed for?
The exam is designed for network security engineers, security architects, cloud security specialists, and IT professionals involved in designing and implementing secure cloud access solutions. It validates expertise in architecting and deploying secure access for users and endpoints in cloud environments.
Is the 300-740 a prerequisite for other Cisco certifications?
No, the 300-740 has no formal prerequisites and is accessible to IT professionals at all experience levels. However, passing it satisfies the concentration exam requirement for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security certification when combined with a required core exam.
How does the 300-740 fit into the CCNP Security certification track?
The 300-740 is a concentration exam for CCNP Security. You must pass a CCNP Security core exam (such as 350-701) and this concentration exam to earn the full CCNP Security certification. Passing 300-740 alone earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Secure Cloud Access credential.
What is the most challenging domain on the 300-740 exam?
Network and Cloud Security is the heaviest domain at 30 percent of the exam. It covers URL filtering, advanced app control, protocol blocking, web application firewalls, and SaaS application policies. Candidates should spend significant preparation time understanding Cisco Secure Firewall, proxy configurations, and policy enforcement at the security services edge.
How long should I prepare for the 300-740 exam?
Most candidates prepare for 4-8 weeks depending on their existing cloud security knowledge and experience with Cisco tools like SecureX, Umbrella, Duo, and Secure Workload. Hands-on experience with implementing Cisco security solutions significantly reduces preparation time.
Can I take the 300-740 exam online or do I need to visit a test centre?
You can choose either option. The exam is available both as an online proctored exam and at a Pearson VUE test centre. Both delivery methods are 90 minutes with the same question format and passing requirements.
What is the exam format for 300-740?
The exam contains 60 questions and lasts 90 minutes. Questions can be multiple-choice, multiple-response, drag-and-drop, scenario, and design-analysis style items. You need to answer all questions within the time window.
Can I retake the 300-740 exam if I fail?
Yes, you can retake the exam. Each exam attempt requires a separate fee of USD 300. Pearson VUE allows you to reschedule your exam as needed, though specific retake scheduling windows depend on your regional testing centre policies.
How long is the 300-740 certification valid?
Cisco does not publicly disclose the standard validity period for the Secure Cloud Access Specialist certification. Check the official Cisco certification page or contact Cisco Learning Network for the specific renewal timeline and recertification requirements.
What Cisco tools and products does the 300-740 exam cover?
The exam covers Cisco SecureX, Cisco XDR, Cisco Duo, Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, Cisco Umbrella, Cisco Secure Firewall (FTD and ASA), Cisco Secure Workload, Cisco Secure Analytics, Cisco Secure Cloud Insights, and related cloud security solutions for designing integrated SASE and zero-trust architectures.
