Cisco CCNA 200-301 Network Device Management Practice Test

Topic 18 focuses on Network Device Management Access for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification and the 200-301 exam, using Cisco networking and Cisco IOS concepts where relevant. For broader exam preparation, review the Cisco CCNA 200-301 Exam Dumps page. Each question includes a concise explanation of the correct answer and the technical reason the other choices are incorrect.

Question 1

What is a direct out-of-band management connection commonly used for initial configuration and recovery?

1. Management interface
2. HTTP
3. Console
4. Cloud-managed access

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because the selected answer describes a direct out-of-band management connection commonly used for initial configuration and recovery.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Management interface” option describes a different concept: an interface or SVI specifically used to reach a device for administration and monitoring.

Answer B is incorrect because the “HTTP” option describes a different concept: an unencrypted web protocol that may be used by a device management interface.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Cloud-managed access” option describes a different concept: Management through a vendor-hosted cloud platform that provides centralized visibility and configuration.

 

Question 2

What is an encrypted remote terminal protocol commonly preferred for secure command-line device management?

1. Management interface
2. HTTP
3. VTY lines
4. SSH

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because the selected answer describes an encrypted remote terminal protocol commonly preferred for secure command-line device management.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Management interface” option describes a different concept: an interface or SVI specifically used to reach a device for administration and monitoring.

Answer B is incorrect because the “HTTP” option describes a different concept: an unencrypted web protocol that may be used by a device management interface.

Answer C is incorrect because the “VTY lines” option describes a different concept: Cisco IOS virtual terminal lines that govern inbound remote CLI sessions such as SSH or Telnet.

 

Question 3

Which unencrypted remote terminal protocol exposes session content in clear text?

1. TACACS+
2. RADIUS
3. SSH
4. Telnet

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because the selected answer describes an unencrypted remote terminal protocol that exposes session content in clear text.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “TACACS+” option describes a different concept: a centralized AAA protocol commonly used for administrative device access and granular command authorization.

Answer B is incorrect because the “RADIUS” option describes a different concept: a centralized AAA protocol widely used for network access authentication and supported for device management.

Answer C is incorrect because the “SSH” option describes a different concept: an encrypted remote terminal protocol commonly preferred for secure command-line device management.

 

Question 4

Which unencrypted web protocol may be used by a device management interface?

1. SSH
2. HTTP
3. HTTPS
4. Cloud-managed access

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because the selected answer describes an unencrypted web protocol that may be used by a device management interface.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “SSH” option describes a different concept: an encrypted remote terminal protocol commonly preferred for secure command-line device management.

Answer C is incorrect because the “HTTPS” option describes a different concept: an HTTP session protected by TLS, providing encrypted web-based management.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Cloud-managed access” option describes a different concept: Management through a vendor-hosted cloud platform that provides centralized visibility and configuration.

 

Question 5

What is an HTTP session protected by TLS, providing encrypted web-based management?

1. HTTP
2. HTTPS
3. RADIUS
4. Cloud-managed access

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because the selected answer describes an HTTP session protected by TLS, providing encrypted web-based management.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “HTTP” option describes a different concept: an unencrypted web protocol that may be used by a device management interface.

Answer C is incorrect because the “RADIUS” option describes a different concept: a centralized AAA protocol widely used for network access authentication and supported for device management.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Cloud-managed access” option describes a different concept: Management through a vendor-hosted cloud platform that provides centralized visibility and configuration.

 

Question 6

Which centralized AAA protocol commonly is used for administrative device access and granular command authorization?

1. TACACS+
2. RADIUS
3. HTTP
4. Console

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because the selected answer describes a centralized AAA protocol commonly used for administrative device access and granular command authorization.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because the “RADIUS” option describes a different concept: a centralized AAA protocol widely used for network access authentication and supported for device management.

Answer C is incorrect because the “HTTP” option describes a different concept: an unencrypted web protocol that may be used by a device management interface.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Console” option describes a different concept: a direct out-of-band management connection commonly used for initial configuration and recovery.

 

Question 7

Which centralized AAA protocol widely is used for network access authentication and supported for device management?

1. Management interface
2. RADIUS
3. Console
4. Telnet

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because the selected answer describes a centralized AAA protocol widely used for network access authentication and supported for device management.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Management interface” option describes a different concept: an interface or SVI specifically used to reach a device for administration and monitoring.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Console” option describes a different concept: a direct out-of-band management connection commonly used for initial configuration and recovery.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Telnet” option describes a different concept: an unencrypted remote terminal protocol that exposes session content in clear text.

 

Question 8

Which term describes management through a vendor-hosted cloud platform that provides centralized visibility and configuration?

1. Management interface
2. Cloud-managed access
3. HTTPS
4. VTY lines

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because Management through a vendor-hosted cloud platform that provides centralized visibility and configuration.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Management interface” option describes a different concept: an interface or SVI specifically used to reach a device for administration and monitoring.

Answer C is incorrect because the “HTTPS” option describes a different concept: an HTTP session protected by TLS, providing encrypted web-based management.

Answer D is incorrect because the “VTY lines” option describes a different concept: Cisco IOS virtual terminal lines that govern inbound remote CLI sessions such as SSH or Telnet.

 

Question 9

Which term describes cisco IOS virtual terminal lines that govern inbound remote CLI sessions such as SSH or Telnet?

1. HTTPS
2. HTTP
3. Console
4. VTY lines

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because it describes Cisco IOS virtual terminal lines that govern inbound remote CLI sessions such as SSH or Telnet.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “HTTPS” option describes a different concept: an HTTP session protected by TLS, providing encrypted web-based management.

Answer B is incorrect because the “HTTP” option describes a different concept: an unencrypted web protocol that may be used by a device management interface.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Console” option describes a different concept: a direct out-of-band management connection commonly used for initial configuration and recovery.

 

Question 10

Which interface or SVI specifically is used to reach a device for administration and monitoring?

1. HTTPS
2. RADIUS
3. Management interface
4. SSH

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because the selected answer describes an interface or SVI specifically used to reach a device for administration and monitoring.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “HTTPS” option describes a different concept: an HTTP session protected by TLS, providing encrypted web-based management.

Answer B is incorrect because the “RADIUS” option describes a different concept: a centralized AAA protocol widely used for network access authentication and supported for device management.

Answer D is incorrect because the “SSH” option describes a different concept: an encrypted remote terminal protocol commonly preferred for secure command-line device management.

 

Question 11

For Console, which statement is accurate?

1. An encrypted remote terminal protocol commonly preferred for secure command-line device management.
2. An unencrypted remote terminal protocol that exposes session content in clear text.
3. Management through a vendor-hosted cloud platform that provides centralized visibility and configuration.
4. A direct out-of-band management connection commonly used for initial configuration and recovery.

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because the choice accurately describes Console: A direct out-of-band management connection commonly used for initial configuration and recovery.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “SSH” option describes a different concept: an encrypted remote terminal protocol commonly preferred for secure command-line device management.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Telnet” option describes a different concept: an unencrypted remote terminal protocol that exposes session content in clear text.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Cloud-managed access” option describes a different concept: Management through a vendor-hosted cloud platform that provides centralized visibility and configuration.

 

Question 12

For SSH, which statement is accurate?

1. An interface or SVI specifically used to reach a device for administration and monitoring.
2. A direct out-of-band management connection commonly used for initial configuration and recovery.
3. An unencrypted remote terminal protocol that exposes session content in clear text.
4. An encrypted remote terminal protocol commonly preferred for secure command-line device management.

Correct Answer: D

 

Correct Answer

Answer D is correct because the selected answer describes an encrypted remote terminal protocol commonly preferred for secure command-line device management.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Management interface” option describes a different concept: an interface or SVI specifically used to reach a device for administration and monitoring.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Console” option describes a different concept: a direct out-of-band management connection commonly used for initial configuration and recovery.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Telnet” option describes a different concept: an unencrypted remote terminal protocol that exposes session content in clear text.

 

Question 13

For Telnet, which statement is accurate?

1. An unencrypted remote terminal protocol that exposes session content in clear text.
2. A centralized AAA protocol commonly used for administrative device access and granular command authorization.
3. Management through a vendor-hosted cloud platform that provides centralized visibility and configuration.
4. An encrypted remote terminal protocol commonly preferred for secure command-line device management.

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because the selected answer describes an unencrypted remote terminal protocol that exposes session content in clear text.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because the “TACACS+” option describes a different concept: a centralized AAA protocol commonly used for administrative device access and granular command authorization.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Cloud-managed access” option describes a different concept: Management through a vendor-hosted cloud platform that provides centralized visibility and configuration.

Answer D is incorrect because the “SSH” option describes a different concept: an encrypted remote terminal protocol commonly preferred for secure command-line device management.

 

Question 14

For HTTP, which statement is accurate?

1. An encrypted remote terminal protocol commonly preferred for secure command-line device management.
2. An unencrypted web protocol that may be used by a device management interface.
3. An interface or SVI specifically used to reach a device for administration and monitoring.
4. An unencrypted remote terminal protocol that exposes session content in clear text.

Correct Answer: B

 

Correct Answer

Answer B is correct because it accurately defines HTTP. The matching definition is: An unencrypted web protocol that may be used by a device management interface.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “SSH” option describes a different concept: an encrypted remote terminal protocol commonly preferred for secure command-line device management.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Management interface” option describes a different concept: an interface or SVI specifically used to reach a device for administration and monitoring.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Telnet” option describes a different concept: an unencrypted remote terminal protocol that exposes session content in clear text.

 

Question 15

For HTTPS, which statement is accurate?

1. Management through a vendor-hosted cloud platform that provides centralized visibility and configuration.
2. An unencrypted web protocol that may be used by a device management interface.
3. An HTTP session protected by TLS, providing encrypted web-based management.
4. An interface or SVI specifically used to reach a device for administration and monitoring.

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because the choice accurately describes HTTPS: An HTTP session protected by TLS, providing encrypted web-based management.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Cloud-managed access” option describes a different concept: Management through a vendor-hosted cloud platform that provides centralized visibility and configuration.

Answer B is incorrect because the “HTTP” option describes a different concept: an unencrypted web protocol that may be used by a device management interface.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Management interface” option describes a different concept: an interface or SVI specifically used to reach a device for administration and monitoring.

 

Question 16

For TACACS+, which statement is accurate?

1. Management through a vendor-hosted cloud platform that provides centralized visibility and configuration.
2. An interface or SVI specifically used to reach a device for administration and monitoring.
3. A centralized AAA protocol commonly used for administrative device access and granular command authorization.
4. An encrypted remote terminal protocol commonly preferred for secure command-line device management.

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because the selected answer describes a centralized AAA protocol commonly used for administrative device access and granular command authorization.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “Cloud-managed access” option describes a different concept: Management through a vendor-hosted cloud platform that provides centralized visibility and configuration.

Answer B is incorrect because the “Management interface” option describes a different concept: an interface or SVI specifically used to reach a device for administration and monitoring.

Answer D is incorrect because the “SSH” option describes a different concept: an encrypted remote terminal protocol commonly preferred for secure command-line device management.

 

Question 17

For RADIUS, which statement is accurate?

1. An unencrypted web protocol that may be used by a device management interface.
2. An HTTP session protected by TLS, providing encrypted web-based management.
3. A centralized AAA protocol widely used for network access authentication and supported for device management.
4. An encrypted remote terminal protocol commonly preferred for secure command-line device management.

Correct Answer: C

 

Correct Answer

Answer C is correct because the selected answer describes a centralized AAA protocol widely used for network access authentication and supported for device management.

Incorrect Answers

Answer A is incorrect because the “HTTP” option describes a different concept: an unencrypted web protocol that may be used by a device management interface.

Answer B is incorrect because the “HTTPS” option describes a different concept: an HTTP session protected by TLS, providing encrypted web-based management.

Answer D is incorrect because the “SSH” option describes a different concept: an encrypted remote terminal protocol commonly preferred for secure command-line device management.

 

Question 18

For Cloud-managed access, which statement is accurate?

1. Management through a vendor-hosted cloud platform that provides centralized visibility and configuration.
2. An unencrypted web protocol that may be used by a device management interface.
3. An interface or SVI specifically used to reach a device for administration and monitoring.
4. A centralized AAA protocol commonly used for administrative device access and granular command authorization.

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because it accurately defines Cloud-managed access. The matching definition is: Management through a vendor-hosted cloud platform that provides centralized visibility and configuration.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because the “HTTP” option describes a different concept: an unencrypted web protocol that may be used by a device management interface.

Answer C is incorrect because the “Management interface” option describes a different concept: an interface or SVI specifically used to reach a device for administration and monitoring.

Answer D is incorrect because the “TACACS+” option describes a different concept: a centralized AAA protocol commonly used for administrative device access and granular command authorization.

 

Question 19

For VTY lines, which statement is accurate?

1. Cisco IOS virtual terminal lines that govern inbound remote CLI sessions such as SSH or Telnet.
2. An unencrypted remote terminal protocol that exposes session content in clear text.
3. An HTTP session protected by TLS, providing encrypted web-based management.
4. A direct out-of-band management connection commonly used for initial configuration and recovery.

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because the choice accurately describes VTY lines: Cisco IOS virtual terminal lines that govern inbound remote CLI sessions such as SSH or Telnet.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because the “Telnet” option describes a different concept: an unencrypted remote terminal protocol that exposes session content in clear text.

Answer C is incorrect because the “HTTPS” option describes a different concept: an HTTP session protected by TLS, providing encrypted web-based management.

Answer D is incorrect because the “Console” option describes a different concept: a direct out-of-band management connection commonly used for initial configuration and recovery.

 

Question 20

For Management interface, which statement is accurate?

1. An interface or SVI specifically used to reach a device for administration and monitoring.
2. Management through a vendor-hosted cloud platform that provides centralized visibility and configuration.
3. A centralized AAA protocol commonly used for administrative device access and granular command authorization.
4. A centralized AAA protocol widely used for network access authentication and supported for device management.

Correct Answer: A

 

Correct Answer

Answer A is correct because the selected answer describes an interface or SVI specifically used to reach a device for administration and monitoring.

Incorrect Answers

Answer B is incorrect because the “Cloud-managed access” option describes a different concept: Management through a vendor-hosted cloud platform that provides centralized visibility and configuration.

Answer C is incorrect because the “TACACS+” option describes a different concept: a centralized AAA protocol commonly used for administrative device access and granular command authorization.

Answer D is incorrect because the “RADIUS” option describes a different concept: a centralized AAA protocol widely used for network access authentication and supported for device management.