700-240 sample questions

Question 1

A customer is utilizing Cisco's Takeback and Reuse program for a large quantity of outdated equipment. Which metric accurately reflects the success rate of this program in preventing landfill waste?

Accepted Answer

99.9% of returned product is reused or recycled.

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75.5% of returned product is reused or recycled.

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100% of returned product is recycled into raw materials.

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95% of returned product is remanufactured and sold via Cisco Refresh.

Question 2

A consultant is explaining the difference between a linear and a circular economy to a client. Which of the following concepts are core principles of Cisco's circular economy strategy? (Select THREE)

Accepted Answer

Designing out waste and pollution from the beginning of a product's lifecycle.

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Keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible through repair, reuse, and remanufacturing.

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Regenerating natural systems to restore and rebuild environmental capital.

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Maximizing the use of single-use, biodegradable plastics for packaging.

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Focusing on a 'take-make-dispose' model to accelerate technology refresh cycles.

Question 3

True or False: Cisco's Net Zero goal by 2040 includes emissions from its entire value chain, covering Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 4

**Case Study:**

A mid-sized healthcare provider, "HealthFirst," is undergoing a major technology refresh for its 50 clinic locations. Their board has mandated that the new infrastructure must align with the company's new, aggressive ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals. The CIO is tasked with selecting a technology partner that can not only provide energy-efficient hardware but also assist in responsibly decommissioning the old equipment and contribute positively to HealthFirst's annual sustainability report.

The CIO is evaluating proposals from multiple vendors. The Cisco partner's proposal highlights several key programs and commitments. HealthFirst's primary concerns are: 1) ensuring secure and certified disposal of old equipment containing sensitive patient data, 2) maximizing the financial and environmental value from the old assets, and 3) obtaining documentation to validate their sustainability efforts for their ESG report.

Which combination of Cisco programs and features best addresses all of HealthFirst's primary concerns?

Accepted Answer

Implement a hybrid approach: Use the Takeback and Reuse program to potentially recover value from newer decommissioned assets, and use the Customer Recycling Solutions (CRS) program for older, mixed-vendor equipment to ensure certified, secure data destruction and responsible recycling, with both programs providing detailed reports for ESG validation.

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Utilize the Cisco Refresh program to purchase all new equipment and the standard Takeback program, which provides a basic certificate of disposal.

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Engage solely with the Customer Recycling Solutions (CRS) program for all old equipment, as it is free and handles all vendor hardware, then purchase new equipment at standard pricing.

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Advise HealthFirst to donate all old equipment to a local charity to maximize social good, and focus the Cisco proposal only on the energy efficiency of new Catalyst and Meraki hardware.

Question 5

A customer is reviewing Cisco's 2024 Purpose Report and notes the achievement of a 76% improvement in packaging efficiency (space utilization). How did Cisco primarily achieve this significant reduction?

Accepted Answer

By redesigning products and packaging to be smaller and lighter, and optimizing pallet density.

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By switching all packaging materials to lightweight plastics.

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By eliminating packaging entirely and shipping products in reusable crates.

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By outsourcing all packaging and logistics to a third-party carbon-neutral provider.

Question 6

A Cisco partner is aiming to achieve the Environmental Sustainability Specialization. What is a primary business benefit for the partner in achieving this specialization?

Accepted Answer

Differentiating their business from competitors and meeting growing customer demand for sustainable solutions.

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Receiving a 50% discount on all Cisco hardware purchases.

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Gaining exclusive rights to sell Cisco products in a specific region.

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Automatic eligibility for Cisco's internal carbon credit program.

Question 7

Which of the following represents a Scope 3 emission source for Cisco?

Accepted Answer

Emissions from a third-party logistics provider shipping Cisco products to customers.

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Emissions from the combustion of natural gas in a Cisco-owned research facility.

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Emissions from the generation of electricity purchased by Cisco for its data centers.

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Emissions from the diesel generators owned and operated by Cisco for backup power.

Question 8

A financial analyst is evaluating the business case for sustainability at Cisco. Why is sustainability considered critically important for Cisco's own business operations and resilience?

Accepted Answer

It helps mitigate risks from climate change, manages regulatory changes, and meets investor expectations for ESG performance.

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It is solely a marketing initiative to improve brand perception among consumers.

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The primary reason is to qualify for government grants and tax credits related to green technology.

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It is a mandate driven exclusively by employee satisfaction and retention programs.

Question 9

A sustainability officer for a large corporation wants to understand the decision process for handling end-of-use Cisco equipment. Which flowchart best represents the recommended path based on Cisco's programs?

```mermaid
flowchart TD
A[Start: Equipment at End-of-Use] --> B{Is equipment functional and has potential resale value?};
B -->|Yes| C[Utilize Takeback & Reuse Program];
B -->|No| D{Does equipment have sensitive data and require certified destruction?};
D -->|Yes| E[Utilize Customer Recycling Solutions (CRS)];
D -->|No| F[Utilize Takeback for recycling];
C --> G([End]);
E --> G;
F --> G;
```

Accepted Answer

The flowchart is correct as it prioritizes value recovery first, then addresses secure recycling needs.

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The flowchart is incorrect; CRS should always be the first choice for all equipment.

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The flowchart is incorrect; functional equipment should be sent to CRS to be refurbished.

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The flowchart is incorrect; Takeback and Reuse handles certified data destruction.

Question 10

Cisco has set a goal to achieve 100% of new Cisco products and packaging to incorporate Circular Design Principles by which fiscal year?

Accepted Answer

2025

Answer

2030

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2040

Answer

2027

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