2.8 Describe Network Device Management Access (Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, Console, TACACS+/RADIUS, and Cloud Managed) 200-301 Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A network administrator is configuring remote management on a Cisco switch. The requirement is to provide encrypted CLI access. Which protocol should be enabled on the switch?

   • AHTTP
   • BSSH
   • CTelnet
   • DTACACS+
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2. 17expert · hard

   A network administrator is managing a router that supports both HTTP and HTTPS. The router's HTTPS certificate is self-signed and has expired. The administrator needs to access the web interface immediately. What is the best course of action?

   • AUse HTTPS and accept the browser warning, then renew the certificate as soon as possible.
   • BUse HTTP instead of HTTPS to avoid the certificate warning.
   • CUse Telnet to access the router.
   • DDisable HTTPS and use only HTTP until the certificate is renewed.
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4. 18foundation · easy

   A network administrator wants to use a centralized AAA protocol that allows different policies for authentication, authorization, and accounting. Which protocol should be chosen?

   • ARADIUS
   • BLDAP
   • CTACACS+
   • DKerberos
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5. 19foundation · easy

   An administrator wants to securely manage a switch through its web interface. Which protocol and port should be used?

   • AHTTPS on TCP port 443
   • BSSH on TCP port 22
   • CHTTP on TCP port 80
   • DTELNET on TCP port 23
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6. 20expert · hard

   A company is expanding to a new branch office with limited IT staff. They need to deploy network devices that can be provisioned and monitored centrally. However, the branch has intermittent internet connectivity. The management solution must continue to operate locally during outages. Which approach best balances centralized management and local resilience?

   • AUse cloud-managed devices that cache configuration locally and sync when connectivity is available.
   • BUse Telnet for remote management.
   • CUse SSH from a central management station over the internet.
   • DUse only console access for management.
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