350-601 Security Practice Question
An engineer is hardening a Nexus switch. Which THREE actions should be taken? (Choose three.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Disable unused services like HTTP and Telnet
Disabling unused services, enabling SSH only, and configuring CoPP are standard hardening practices.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Use SNMPv1 for monitoring
Why it's wrong here
SNMPv1 is insecure.
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Disable unused services like HTTP and Telnet
Why this is correct
Reduces attack surface.
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Configure CoPP to protect the control plane
Why this is correct
CoPP prevents CPU overload.
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Enable LLDP on all interfaces
Why it's wrong here
LLDP is a discovery protocol, not a security hardening.
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Enable SSH only for remote management
Why this is correct
SSH is secure, Telnet is not.
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