3.3 Describe Software Updates and Their Impacts (Disruptive/nondisruptive and EPLD) 350-601 Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of an EPLD update on a Cisco device?

   • ATo update the firmware of programmable logic devices that control hardware functions.
   • BTo update the device's operating system software.
   • CTo update the device's routing protocol configurations.
   • DTo update the device's security certificates.
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2. 2foundation · easy

   What is a best practice when planning a software update in a data center environment?

   • AApply the update to all devices simultaneously to save time.
   • BReview the release notes and verify hardware compatibility before the update.
   • CPerform the update during peak traffic hours to test the device under load.
   • DSkip the update if the device is functioning correctly.
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4. 3application · medium

   A company runs a critical application on a pair of Nexus switches configured as a vPC. They need to upgrade the NX-OS software to a new version that supports ISSU. The change window is limited to 2 hours. The team has verified that the new version is compatible with the current hardware and that the ISSU path is supported. What is the correct procedure to perform the upgrade with minimal disruption?

   • AUpgrade one switch at a time using ISSU, verifying each switch is stable and forwarding traffic before upgrading the next.
   • BPerform a disruptive upgrade on both switches during the maintenance window to avoid any compatibility issues.
   • CUpgrade the primary vPC switch first, then the secondary, but do not verify the primary after the upgrade.
   • DUpgrade both switches at the same time using ISSU to ensure they are on the same version quickly.
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5. 4foundation · easy

   Which operational requirement is typically associated with a disruptive software update?

   • AThe update can be performed on a live network without any preparation.
   • BThe update can be performed without any service interruption.
   • CThe update must be performed during a scheduled maintenance window.
   • DThe update requires no coordination with other teams.
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6. 5foundation · easy

   What is the primary benefit of a nondisruptive software update?

   • AIt allows the update to be performed without any preparation.
   • BIt guarantees that the update will not fail.
   • CIt minimizes or eliminates downtime for the traffic passing through the device.
   • DIt eliminates the need for any maintenance window.
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