2.8 Describe Techniques for Password Recovery 800-150 Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26application · medium

   A company is planning to perform password recovery on a Cisco router that is located in a public area. The IT manager wants to ensure that the recovery process is secure and does not expose the device to unauthorized access. Which best practice should be followed?

   • AChange the configuration register to 0x2142 permanently to prevent future password issues.
   • BDisconnect the device from the network to prevent remote access during recovery.
   • CUse a TFTP server to back up the configuration before starting the recovery.
   • DEnsure that only authorized personnel have physical access to the device during the recovery.
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2. 27application · medium

   A technician is performing password recovery on a Cisco 4331 ISR. After interrupting boot and entering ROMMON, the technician sets the configuration register to 0x2142 and reloads the router. What is the immediate effect of this configuration register value?

   • AThe router boots without loading the startup configuration, allowing access to the privileged EXEC mode without a password.
   • BThe router boots into ROMMON mode and waits for a manual boot command.
   • CThe router loads the startup configuration but disables all passwords for one boot cycle.
   • DThe router boots with the factory default configuration and erases the startup configuration.
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4. 28foundation · easy

   What is the first step in the standard password recovery procedure for a Cisco IOS router?

   • AConnect a console cable and send a break signal during the boot process
   • BErase the startup configuration using the erase startup-config command
   • CPower off the router and then power it back on
   • DChange the configuration register to 0x2142 using the config-register command
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5. 29foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of the password recovery procedure on a Cisco IOS device?

   • ATo change the device's IP address to a new management address
   • BTo upgrade the device's operating system to the latest version
   • CTo reset the device to factory defaults and erase all configurations
   • DTo regain administrative access to the device when the enable or console password is lost or forgotten
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6. 30foundation · easy

   What is a common step in password recovery for Cisco ISR routers that is NOT typically required for Catalyst switches?

   • ASending a break signal to enter ROMMON mode
   • BUsing the Mode button to interrupt boot
   • CRenaming the configuration file
   • DErasing the startup configuration
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