Describe the Options for Securing Access to a Network Switch NETWORKING-FOUNDATIONS Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26foundation · easy

   What is the key difference between HTTP and HTTPS when accessing a switch's web management interface?

   • AHTTP uses port 80, while HTTPS uses port 443, but both provide the same level of security.
   • BHTTPS encrypts the traffic between the browser and the switch, while HTTP sends it in plaintext.
   • CHTTPS is only available on Dell switches, while HTTP is used on all other vendors.
   • DHTTP is faster than HTTPS because it uses a simpler protocol.
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2. 27application · medium

   A network administrator is configuring remote management on a Dell switch. The administrator wants to ensure that the management session is encrypted and that the switch does not accept unencrypted remote management connections. Which configuration should be applied?

   • AEnable HTTPS and disable HTTP.
   • BEnable SSH and disable Telnet.
   • CEnable both SSH and Telnet.
   • DEnable Telnet and disable SSH.
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4. 28foundation · easy

   Why should a network administrator use HTTPS instead of HTTP when managing a switch through its web interface?

   • AHTTPS provides encryption, protecting the confidentiality of login credentials and configuration data.
   • BHTTPS prevents unauthorized users from accessing the switch by requiring a digital certificate.
   • CHTTPS is the only protocol that can be used to access the switch's web interface.
   • DHTTPS automatically blocks all malicious traffic to the switch.
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5. 29foundation · easy

   What happens when a device with an unauthorized MAC address tries to connect to a switch port with port security enabled?

   • AThe switch automatically reconfigures the port to allow the device.
   • BThe switch sends a notification to the device asking for a password.
   • CThe switch encrypts the traffic from the unauthorized device.
   • DThe switch can block the port or restrict the device's traffic.
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6. 30foundation · easy

   What does the 'Accounting' component of AAA provide?

   • AIt determines which commands a user is allowed to execute.
   • BIt records what actions a user performed during a session.
   • CIt verifies the user's identity using a password or certificate.
   • DIt encrypts all traffic between the switch and the AAA server.
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