Which three options are Cisco strengths in discrete manufacturing? (Choose three.)

Question

Options

• Ause of open, unmodified standards
• Bbreadth and depth of industrial, ruggedized, converged network offerings
• Cmanufacture production line equipment
• Dlowest cost option
• Eprofessional services for full assessment, design, and implementation
• Fcloud analytics

• A
  95% (53)
• C
  4% (2)
• F
  2% (1)

Explanation

Cisco's three core strengths in discrete manufacturing are its commitment to open, unmodified standards (A), its breadth and depth of industrial/ruggedized networking products (B), and its professional services for end-to-end OT/IT convergence (E). These align directly with Cisco's core identity: standards-based interoperability, a wide portfolio of hardened industrial switches/routers/wireless gear, and expert services to help manufacturers assess, design, and implement converged networks.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• C (manufacture production line equipment): Cisco makes network infrastructure, not factory machines like PLCs, robots, or CNC equipment - that's vendors like Siemens or Rockwell.
• D (lowest cost option): Cisco competes on value and capability, not price leadership. Positioning it as "cheapest" contradicts its premium enterprise brand.
• F (cloud analytics): While Cisco has analytics capabilities, this is not a discrete manufacturing-specific differentiator and isn't highlighted as a core strength in this context.

Memory tip: Think "A-B-E = Always Build Expertise" - Cisco always builds on open standards, backs it with a broad product portfolio, and delivers expertise through professional services. If an answer sounds like "Cisco makes machines" or "Cisco is cheapest," eliminate it immediately.

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