700-846 Sample Questions & Answers
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- Question 1Advanced
Cisco IoT Strategy and Products · Positioning of Cisco IoT products
A large manufacturing organization is undergoing a digital transformation. The CIO wants standard IT policies applied everywhere, while the Director of Operations demands zero disruption to the plant floor. They currently operate with separate IT and OT teams, distinct networks, and no visibility into industrial assets.
As the Account Manager, you must propose a strategic approach that satisfies both stakeholders. Which architectural positioning strategy best aligns with Cisco's IoT vision for this customer?
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Correct answer: C
This is the optimal Cisco IoT positioning. It bridges the gap by using purpose-built hardware for the harsh environment (Catalyst IE), satisfies IT with centralized management (DNA Center/Catalyst Center), and satisfies OT with non-disruptive visibility (embedded Cyber Vision).
graph TD IT[IT Domain - Cisco DNA Center] -->|Policy| Edge[Catalyst IE Switches] Edge -->|Passive Monitoring| CV[Cyber Vision Sensor] CV -->|Asset Data| OT[OT Domain - Plant Manager] Edge --> PLC[Industrial PLCs] - Question 2Beginner
Extended Enterprise Sales Motion · Understand the Extended Enterprise sales play and opportunity
Which scenario best describes a Cisco 'Extended Enterprise' sales opportunity?
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Correct answer: D
The Extended Enterprise sales play focuses on extending the familiar enterprise IT network (management, security, policy via tools like DNA Center) into non-carpeted, outdoor, or harsh environments using ruggedized Catalyst IE/IR equipment.
- Question 3Intermediate
Extended Enterprise Sales Motion · Describe use cases for Extended Enterprise
A university wants to provide seamless Wi-Fi coverage across its outdoor campus, including stadiums, parking garages, and remote agricultural research fields. The IT director mentions they currently use Cisco DNA Center to manage their indoor Catalyst switches.
Which Cisco product family should you position for the outdoor switching requirements to align with the Extended Enterprise architecture?
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Correct answer: C
For outdoor and non-carpeted environments (Extended Enterprise), Catalyst IE (Industrial Ethernet) switches are required due to temperature and environmental constraints. They integrate seamlessly with Cisco DNA Center, just like the indoor Catalyst switches.
- Question 4IntermediateSelect 3
Extended Enterprise Sales Motion · Explain the features of Extended Enterprise solutions
Which THREE of the following are key features and benefits of a Cisco Extended Enterprise solution? (Select THREE)
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Correct answers: C, D, E
Extended Enterprise allows SD-Access fabrics to stretch into rugged environments using IE switches.
A core benefit is using a single pane of glass (Catalyst Center) for the carpeted enterprise and the extended non-carpeted spaces.
Extended Enterprise relies on hardware (Catalyst IE/IR) built specifically for extreme environmental conditions.
- Question 5Beginner
Extended Enterprise Sales Motion · Understand the Extended Enterprise sales play and opportunity
A national retail chain has recently acquired several large, un-air-conditioned distribution warehouses. The IT team is tasked with providing secure network access for inventory scanners and automated forklifts in these new facilities.
The IT Director is concerned about the operational overhead of learning new management systems, while the Facilities Manager warns that summer temperatures in the warehouses frequently exceed the operating limits of standard IT equipment.
Which solution should you position to address both concerns simultaneously?
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Correct answer: A
This scenario perfectly describes an Extended Enterprise opportunity. By positioning Catalyst IE switches, the hardware survives the harsh warehouse conditions. By managing them with Catalyst Center, the IT team experiences zero new operational overhead.
- Question 6Intermediate
Manufacturing · Explain the concerns and challenges of the manufacturing industry
When speaking with a Plant Manager in the manufacturing industry, what is typically their primary concern regarding the implementation of new network technologies on the factory floor?
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Correct answer: D
In manufacturing, the Plant Manager's primary metric is OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and avoiding unplanned downtime. Any technology introduced must not disrupt the continuous operation of the production line.
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