1. Which access method would be most appropriate if you were in the equipment room with a new switch that needs to be configured?
- Console
- Telnet/SSH
- Aux
Explanation: Because a new switch would not have any initial configurations, it could only be configured through the console port.
2. Which access method would be most appropriate if your manager gave you a special cable and told you to use it to configure the switch?
- Console
- Telnet/SSH
- Aux
Explanation: Connecting a computer to a Cisco device through the console port requires a special console cable.
3. Which access method would be the most appropriate in-band access to the IOS over a network connection?
- Console
- Telnet/SSH
- Aux
Explanation: Both Telnet and SSH are in-band access methods that require an active network connection to the device.
4. Which access method would be the most appropriate if you call your manager to tell him you cannot access your router in another city over the internet and he provides you with the information to access the router through a telephone connection?
- Console
- Telnet/SSH
- Aux
Explanation: The AUX port on a Cisco device provided out-of-band connections over a telephone line.