CCNP Practice Question: Drag and drop each AAA method list on the left to…

Drag and drop each AAA method list on the left to its correct fallback order on the right.

Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.

Concepts

Matches

local case (no server defined): local

RADIUS then local

TACACS+ then local

local (no fallback)

none (no authentication required)

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Correct answer & explanation

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default login authentication: local case (no server defined): local

Method lists define the order of authentication sources. The default login method uses local as fallback; a common RADIUS-first list uses local; a TACACS+-first list uses local; a local-only list uses no fallback; and a none list allows access without authentication.

Quick reference

AAA Protocol Comparison

Protocol	Port(s)	Encryption	Transport	Primary Use
RADIUS	1812 / 1813	Password only	UDP	Network access control
TACACS+	49	Full packet	TCP	Device administration
Diameter	3868	Full session	TCP / SCTP	Carrier / mobile networks
802.1X	—	EAP-based	Layer 2	Port-based access control

TACACS+ encrypts the entire packet; RADIUS only encrypts the password field — a key exam distinction.

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