2.8 Describe Network Device Management Access (Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, Console, TACACS+/RADIUS, and Cloud Managed) 200-301 Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   A network administrator needs to access a router's web-based management interface from a browser. The router is configured with both HTTP and HTTPS enabled. The administrator wants to ensure the session is encrypted. What should the administrator do?

   • AUse Telnet to the router's IP address.
   • BUse SSH to the router's IP address.
   • CUse the HTTPS URL (https://router-ip) in the browser.
   • DUse the HTTP URL (http://router-ip) in the browser.
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2. 22application · medium

   A network administrator needs to remotely manage a Cisco switch from a workstation that only has a Telnet client installed. The switch is already configured with an IP address and reachable. The administrator wants to avoid sending credentials in clear text. What should the administrator do?

   • AInstall an SSH client on the workstation and connect to the switch using SSH.
   • BConfigure TACACS+ on the switch and use Telnet with TACACS+ authentication.
   • CUse HTTP to access the switch's web interface, since it is already reachable.
   • DUse Telnet from the workstation and accept the risk because no other client is available.
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4. 23foundation · easy

   What is a key characteristic of console access as a network device management method?

   • AIt is an out-of-band method that uses a direct physical connection for local access.
   • BIt is an in-band management method that uses the production network.
   • CIt is a secure remote method that encrypts all traffic.
   • DIt requires a valid IP address and routing to reach the device.
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5. 24foundation · easy

   Which scenario is an appropriate use of Telnet for network device management?

   • APerforming initial configuration on a device connected via a serial cable
   • BTroubleshooting a directly connected legacy device on an isolated lab network
   • CManaging a router over the internet from a remote office
   • DSecurely transferring configuration files to a device using encryption
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6. 25application · medium

   A network administrator is troubleshooting a legacy device that only supports Telnet for remote management. The administrator must connect to the device securely. The device does not support SSH. What is the best option?

   • AUse HTTP to access the device's web interface.
   • BUse TACACS+ to encrypt the Telnet session.
   • CUse Telnet but restrict access to a management VLAN and use strong passwords.
   • DUse SSH to the device even though it is not supported.
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