1.7 Describe Software Updates and Their Impacts 350-601 Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   An engineer is adding a new line card to a Nexus switch. The switch is running a recent NX-OS version, but the line card requires an EPLD update. What is the impact of the EPLD update on the switch?

   • AThe EPLD update may require a reload of the switch or the line card, causing a brief disruption.
   • BThe EPLD update is only needed for bug fixes, not for new hardware.
   • CThe EPLD update is always nondisruptive and does not affect traffic.
   • DThe EPLD update only affects the new line card and has no impact on existing traffic.
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2. 12application · medium

   An engineer is planning an upgrade of a Nexus switch that involves both a new NX-OS version and an EPLD update. The switch is part of a redundant pair. What is the recommended sequence?

   • AUpgrade NX-OS first, then perform the EPLD update.
   • BPerform the EPLD update only if the NX-OS upgrade fails.
   • CPerform the EPLD update first, then upgrade NX-OS.
   • DPerform both simultaneously to save time.
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4. 13application · medium

   A network team is evaluating whether to apply a software patch or upgrade to a full release to address a specific bug. The bug is causing intermittent issues but is not critical. What is the most appropriate action?

   • AWait for the next full release and skip the patch.
   • BApply both the patch and the full release simultaneously.
   • CUpgrade to the full release because it includes the fix and other improvements.
   • DApply the patch because it is targeted and lower risk.
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5. 14application · medium

   A data center has two Nexus switches in a vPC domain. The engineer needs to upgrade the software, but the upgrade is disruptive. What is the best way to minimize downtime?

   • AUpgrade one switch, then the other, while keeping the vPC peer link up.
   • BUse ISSU to upgrade both switches without any downtime.
   • CUpgrade both switches at the same time to finish quickly.
   • DUpgrade the primary switch only and leave the secondary on the old version.
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6. 15foundation · easy

   When planning a software update for a data center network device, which factor is most directly related to the concept of a maintenance window?

   • AThe time period during which the update can be performed with minimal impact on business operations.
   • BThe time it takes for the device to reload after the update.
   • CThe time required to roll back to the previous software version if the update fails.
   • DThe amount of time required to download the software image.
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