Identify Service Check Date (upgrade) F5CAB1 Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · easy

   A BIG-IP Administrator is reviewing the license details of a device. The Service Check Date is shown as 2024-12-31. What does this date indicate?

   • AThe license is entitled to receive software updates and upgrades until this date.
   • BThe license key will expire on this date.
   • CThe device must be replaced on this date.
   • DThe device will stop functioning on this date.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   Before performing a BIG-IP software upgrade, an administrator wants to verify the current Service Check Date. Which command should they use?

   • Atmsh show sys clock
   • Btmsh list sys dns
   • Ctmsh show sys license
   • Dtmsh show sys version
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4. 13expert · medium

   A BIG-IP Administrator is managing a device with a Service Check Date that has passed. The administrator needs to upgrade the device to a version that addresses a critical security vulnerability. The organization has an active support contract. What is the most appropriate sequence of actions?

   • APerform the upgrade first, then reactivate the license.
   • BReinstall the current version and then attempt the upgrade.
   • CReactivate the license, verify the new Service Check Date, then perform the upgrade.
   • DContact F5 support to manually extend the Service Check Date.
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5. 14foundation · easy

   An administrator is preparing to upgrade a BIG-IP system. They check the Service Check Date and find it is in the past. What should they do before proceeding with the upgrade?

   • AReboot the BIG-IP system to reset the Service Check Date.
   • BChange the system clock to a future date to bypass the check.
   • CRevalidate the license with the F5 licensing server.
   • DProceed with the upgrade; the Service Check Date does not affect upgrades.
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6. 15application · medium

   A BIG-IP Administrator attempts to upgrade a device from v14.1 to v15.1. The upgrade fails, and the logs indicate the Service Check Date has passed. What is the most appropriate action to enable the upgrade?

   • AManually change the system clock to a date before the Service Check Date.
   • BReactivate the license to obtain a new Service Check Date.
   • CDisable the license check in the Configuration utility.
   • DReinstall the current software version and retry the upgrade.
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