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Question 1

In Cisco Secure Firewall, which deployment mode does NOT assign IP addresses to its interfaces?

Answer 1

Transparent mode.

Question 2

Why would you choose Cisco Secure Firewall in transparent mode for deployment?

Answer 2

To add security without changing existing network IP addressing or topology.

Question 3

Name two advanced features unsupported in Cisco Secure Firewall’s Transparent mode.

Answer 3

VPN termination and dynamic routing protocols.

Question 4

What is the main operational difference between Transparent and Routed firewall modes?

Answer 4

Transparent mode operates at Layer 2 without changing network topology, whereas Routed mode operates at Layer 3 as a routed network hop.

Question 5

What does the “fail-to-wire” feature on Inline interfaces accomplish?

Answer 5

It allows traffic to continue passing through if the firewall loses power or experiences a software failure, ensuring business continuity.

Question 6

What advantage does firewall clustering have over failover pairs?

Answer 6

Clustering supports active-active configurations, enhancing both network availability and throughput simultaneously.

Question 7

Why might you deploy Cisco Secure Firewall in Transparent mode instead of Routed mode in an existing network?

Answer 7

To add security without altering the existing IP addressing or network structure.

Question 8

If an organization prioritizes uninterrupted network operation over immediate blocking capabilities during initial IPS testing, which interface mode should they select?

Answer 8

Inline Tap mode, as it detects malicious traffic without blocking it.