700-240 Practice Questions
Prepare for 700-240 with more than an answer.
- Exam fee
- $300 USD
- Level
- Specialization
- Valid for
- 3 years
Domains covered on the exam 5
- Sustainability efforts at Cisco15%
- Sustainability Overview30%
- Importance of Sustainability20%
- Sustainability Goals and Initiatives30%
- Cisco Sustainability Programs5%
- 1
By FY23, Cisco had achieved a 48% reduction in its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions compared to its FY19 baseline. Which initiative was a primary contributor to this achievement?
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Correct answer: B
Cisco's significant reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions was driven primarily by two factors: procuring renewable electricity (which addresses Scope 2) and implementing energy efficiency projects across its real estate portfolio (which reduces both Scope 1 and 2).
- 2
A university is developing a new curriculum on sustainable business practices and wants to use Cisco as a case study. Which of Cisco's commitments best demonstrates its alignment with global scientific consensus on climate change?
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Correct answer: B
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a collaboration that helps companies set emissions reduction targets in line with what the latest climate science says is necessary to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. By having its targets validated by SBTi, Cisco demonstrates that its commitments are not arbitrary but are aligned with the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C.
- 3
What is the primary difference between the Takeback and Reuse program and the Customer Recycling Solutions (CRS) program?
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Correct answer: B
The key distinction is purpose and scope. The Takeback and Reuse program is designed to bring used Cisco equipment back into the circular economy, often by remanufacturing it and potentially offering the customer value for it. The CRS program is a free service focused purely on the secure and responsible disposal and recycling of any network equipment, regardless of brand, without a value-recovery component.
- 4
A city government is issuing an RFP for a smart city network infrastructure project. The RFP includes a mandatory section on the vendor's circular economy practices. Which elements of Cisco's sustainability story would be most compelling to include in the proposal? (Select THREE)
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Correct answer: A, B, D
For an RFP focused on circular economy, the most compelling points are tangible goals (100% circular design), practical programs that extend product life (Cisco Refresh), and proven results in waste diversion (99.9% reuse/recycling rate). These directly answer questions about a vendor's commitment to and execution of circular principles.
- 5
The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle is a fundamental component of which environmental standard adopted by Cisco?
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Correct answer: B
The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model is the core operational framework for the Environmental Management System (EMS) defined by the ISO 14001:2015 standard. It provides a methodology for continuous improvement of environmental performance.
- 6
A partner account manager is presenting Cisco's sustainability value proposition to a new customer. The customer is primarily interested in how Cisco's ISO 14001:2015 certification benefits them directly. Which statement most accurately describes the primary benefit of this certification to a customer?
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Correct answer: B
ISO 14001:2015 is a standard for an Environmental Management System (EMS). Its primary benefit to customers is providing confidence that the supplier (Cisco) has a formal, audited system in place to manage environmental responsibilities, mitigate risks, and continually improve. This translates to operational resilience and responsible partnership, which are valuable to customers.
- 7
A global enterprise is evaluating networking vendors based on their supply chain sustainability. They specifically want to know about Cisco's requirements for its suppliers regarding greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. What is Cisco's stated goal for its suppliers by FY25?
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Correct answer: C
Cisco's official goal for supply chain excellence by FY25 is to have 80% of its key suppliers (by spend) commit to their own public, absolute greenhouse gas reduction targets. This strategy aims to reduce Cisco's overall Scope 3 emissions by influencing its value chain.
- 8
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?
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Correct answer: A
Cisco's Takeback and Reuse program is highly effective, with a documented success rate of 99.9% of returned equipment being either reused (resold as-is or remanufactured) or recycled. This statistic is a key proof point for the program's contribution to the circular economy and waste reduction.
- 9
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)
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Correct answer: A, C, D
- 10
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.
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Correct answer: A
This statement is true. Cisco's commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2040 is comprehensive and covers all three scopes: Scope 1 (direct emissions), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (all other indirect emissions in the value chain, such as from suppliers and product use).
