Question 1010
An acceptance check at Hillcrest Utilities has two requirements: (1) avoid storing new local user credentials as plain text, and (2) block only inbound Telnet to a server without blocking SSH. Which proposed plan satisfies both outcomes?
Explanation
Correct Answer
Both outcomes are covered: (1) IOS username secret stores a protected password hash rather than literal cleartext configuration. (2) TCP port 23 identifies Telnet, while SSH normally uses TCP port 22. Neither action is a substitute for the other.
Incorrect Answers
The first step covers (1), but the second addresses verify the corporate wireless network is enabled after creating a WLAN. A configured but disabled WLAN does not accept client associations. It leaves outcome (2) unfulfilled.
Neither step is the requested pair: Use badge-controlled physical access with audited entry logs is for prevent unauthorized visitors from entering a network equipment room, and Inspect show access-lists counters on the device is for verify which ACL entries have matches during traffic tests. Physical access controls reduce direct device tampering or console misuse. The proposed plan misses the two stated outcomes.
The second step covers (2), but the first addresses stop unprotected VTY authentication with a shared weak line password. Per-user authenticated access supports accountability and avoids weak shared credentials. It leaves outcome (1) unfulfilled.