1.1 Explain Cisco Meraki Cloud Architecture 500-220 Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A security auditor is reviewing the Meraki cloud architecture and asks how the cloud ensures that data transmitted between devices and the cloud is protected from eavesdropping. Which mechanism is used?

   • ASSH tunneling for all data transmission.
   • BTLS encryption on all management and telemetry traffic.
   • CPlaintext HTTP with a custom header for authentication.
   • DIPsec VPN tunnels between each device and the cloud.
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2. 17foundation · easy

   What aspect of the Meraki cloud architecture allows it to scale to support large numbers of devices?

   • AThe ability to add more cloud controllers and load-balance across them
   • BThe use of peer-to-peer communication between devices to reduce controller load
   • CThe use of a single powerful controller that can handle unlimited devices
   • DThe requirement for each device to have a dedicated management server
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4. 18expert · hard

   A large organization is planning to deploy Meraki devices across multiple sites. The network team is concerned about the impact of a cloud outage on their ability to manage devices. Which statement best describes the behavior of Meraki devices during a cloud outage?

   • ADevices continue to forward traffic using their last-known configuration, but they cannot be managed or monitored.
   • BDevices automatically reboot and attempt to reconnect to the cloud.
   • CDevices stop forwarding traffic until the cloud connection is restored.
   • DDevices switch to a local management mode and can be configured via the local status page.
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5. 19application · medium

   A network administrator is configuring a new Meraki switch and wants to understand how the switch receives its configuration. Which statement correctly describes the configuration delivery process?

   • AThe switch is configured manually via a console cable before it can connect to the cloud.
   • BThe switch receives its configuration via a TFTP server on the local network.
   • CThe switch downloads its configuration from the cloud controller over an HTTPS connection.
   • DThe switch receives its configuration from a neighboring Meraki device using a proprietary protocol.
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6. 20application · medium

   A network administrator needs to quickly identify which Meraki switch port is connected to a specific user's computer in a large office. The administrator has access to the Meraki dashboard. Which dashboard feature should be used to locate the port?

   • AThe client list and switch port page to see which port the client is connected to.
   • BThe firmware upgrade page to see which ports are active.
   • CThe switch port schedule feature to see when the port is active.
   • DThe event log to see historical port changes.
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