Outline the Recommended Steps During a Switch OS Upgrade NETWORKING-FOUNDATIONS Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11expert · hard

   A network engineer is upgrading a Dell switch from OS version 9.14 to 10.5. The engineer has downloaded the image and verified its checksum. The switch is currently running version 9.14. What is the most important consideration before proceeding with the upgrade?

   • ACheck the release notes for any required intermediate versions or upgrade path restrictions.
   • BEnsure the switch's fans are clean and functioning properly.
   • CVerify the switch's serial number is registered with Dell.
   • DDisable all network interfaces to prevent traffic during the upgrade.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   After downloading an OS image from Dell support, what should you do to ensure the file was not corrupted during the download?

   • ACompare the file size to the size listed on the download page
   • BVerify the checksum of the downloaded file against the published value
   • CRename the file to match the switch's naming convention
   • DCopy the file to a USB drive before transferring
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4. 13application · medium

   A company is planning to upgrade the OS on several Dell switches. The current OS is version 9.14, and the target is version 10.5. The engineer has verified that the hardware is compatible. What additional pre-upgrade step is essential to avoid issues during the upgrade?

   • ACheck the release notes for any intermediate versions required before the target version.
   • BDisable all spanning-tree protocols to prevent loops during the upgrade.
   • CChange the switch's hostname to match the new OS version.
   • DIncrease the switch's memory by adding more RAM.
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5. 14application · medium

   A network engineer is preparing to upgrade the OS on a Dell switch that currently runs version 10.4.0. The target version is 10.5.1. The engineer has downloaded the new image file and verified its checksum. Before executing the upgrade, what is the most important additional step to perform?

   • AReboot the switch once to ensure the current OS is stable before upgrading.
   • BDisable all network interfaces on the switch to prevent traffic disruption during the upgrade.
   • CBack up the current running configuration to a remote server or local storage.
   • DClear the switch's ARP cache to free up memory for the new OS image.
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6. 15foundation · easy

   What should you do during the OS upgrade process to ensure it completes successfully?

   • AMonitor the upgrade progress and watch for errors
   • BDisconnect the switch from the network to avoid interference
   • CReboot the switch immediately after starting the upgrade
   • DIgnore any warnings and let the upgrade finish
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