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350-701 · Question #836
Which interface mode does a Cisco Secure IPS device use to block suspicious traffic?
The correct answer is B. inline. A Cisco Secure IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) device uses inline mode to block suspicious traffic. In inline mode, the IPS is placed directly in the traffic flow, enabling it to inspect and actively block or modify packets that match predefined security policies.
Submitted by devops_kid· Mar 30, 2026
Question
Which interface mode does a Cisco Secure IPS device use to block suspicious traffic?
Options
- Aactive
- Binline
- Cpromiscuous
- Dpassive
How the community answered
(43 responses)- A2% (1)
- B88% (38)
- C7% (3)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
A Cisco Secure IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) device uses inline mode to block suspicious traffic. In inline mode, the IPS is placed directly in the traffic flow, enabling it to inspect and actively block or modify packets that match predefined security policies.
Topics
#Cisco IPS#IPS deployment modes#Traffic blocking
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