CLCOR ON Premises Call Control Practice Question
Which file does an IP phone download first to obtain its configuration from the TFTP server?
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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SEP[MAC].cnf.xml
IP phones download a configuration file (usually XML) specific to their MAC address (SEP[MAC].cnf.xml) from the TFTP server.
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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Dialplan.xml
Why it's wrong here
This defines the phone's internal digit maps.
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SEP[MAC].cnf.xml
Why this is correct
This is the standard config file for Cisco IP phones.
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Ringlist.xml
Why it's wrong here
This contains ringtone settings.
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CTLFile.tlv
Why it's wrong here
This is for security/certificate trust.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Cisco exam blueprint
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