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200-901 Practice Question: Refer to the exhibit

Exhibit

Router# show running-config | include username
username admin privilege 15 secret 5 $1$abc$xyz
username devuser privilege 1 secret 5 $1$def$123

Refer to the exhibit. A developer needs to authenticate to this router via NETCONF using the devuser credentials. Why might authentication fail?

⚠ Common exam trap

Cisco often tests the misconception that any valid SSH user can use NETCONF, but the trap is that NETCONF requires privilege level 15 regardless of SSH access or authentication method.

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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The devuser has privilege level 1, which is not enough for NETCONF access

NETCONF access requires a minimum privilege level of 15 on Cisco IOS/IOS-XE devices. The devuser has privilege level 1, which restricts the user to basic monitoring commands and prevents NETCONF operations. Even with correct SSH and authentication, the privilege level mismatch causes the NETCONF session to be rejected.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • ✗

    NETCONF requires AAA authentication

    Why it's wrong here

    NETCONF can use local accounts.

  • ✓

    The devuser has privilege level 1, which is not enough for NETCONF access

    Why this is correct

    Privilege level 1 is too low for NETCONF.

  • ✗

    The password is encrypted with type 5

    Why it's wrong here

    Type 5 encryption is fine.

  • ✗

    The username does not have SSH access

    Why it's wrong here

    The exhibit does not indicate SSH restrictions.

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