- A
Use open-source routing software as a temporary workaround on the new switches.
Why wrong: Using unlicensed or open-source software in a production environment may violate vendor support agreements and security policies.
- B
Postpone the cutover and request expedited delivery of the license.
Postponing ensures the switches are properly licensed, avoiding issues; expedited delivery often resolves the delay quickly.
- C
Proceed with cutover using basic routing and add the license later.
Why wrong: Proceeding with basic routing may not meet project requirements and could require additional downtime later to apply the license.
- D
Fall back to the old switches and reschedule the cutover for a later date.
Why wrong: This is a valid option but may be unnecessary if the license can be obtained quickly via expedited delivery.
PK0-005 Practice Question: Basics of IT Infrastructure and IT Project Management
This PK0-005 practice question tests your understanding of basics of it infrastructure and it project management. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A project involves upgrading the network core switches to support higher throughput and new routing protocols. The project manager schedules a cutover during a weekend maintenance window. On Friday evening, the team discovers that the new switches do not have the correct software license for the advanced routing protocols required per the architecture. The current old switches are still functional. The project manager must decide the best course of action.
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"best"Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
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
Postpone the cutover and request expedited delivery of the license.
Option B is correct because the new switches lack the required software license for the advanced routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, or EIGRP) specified in the architecture. Attempting the cutover without the license would violate the design requirements and could lead to routing failures or security gaps. Postponing the cutover and requesting expedited delivery ensures the network upgrade is performed correctly without compromising functionality or stability.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Use open-source routing software as a temporary workaround on the new switches.
Why it's wrong here
Using unlicensed or open-source software in a production environment may violate vendor support agreements and security policies.
- ✓
Postpone the cutover and request expedited delivery of the license.
Why this is correct
Postponing ensures the switches are properly licensed, avoiding issues; expedited delivery often resolves the delay quickly.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Proceed with cutover using basic routing and add the license later.
Why it's wrong here
Proceeding with basic routing may not meet project requirements and could require additional downtime later to apply the license.
- ✗
Fall back to the old switches and reschedule the cutover for a later date.
Why it's wrong here
This is a valid option but may be unnecessary if the license can be obtained quickly via expedited delivery.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates assume a temporary workaround (Option A) or partial cutover (Option C) is acceptable, but Cisco tests the principle that licensing is a hard requirement for protocol functionality, not a performance optimization.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Cisco switches enforce feature licenses via the license manager (e.g., 'license install' or 'license smart reservation'), and advanced routing protocols like BGP or OSPF require specific technology packages (e.g., IP Base vs. IP Services). Without the correct license, the switch will reject configuration commands for those protocols, returning errors like '% Invalid input detected'. In real-world scenarios, a project manager might negotiate an emergency license activation from Cisco's licensing portal, which can be applied in minutes without hardware changes.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A network engineer at a university connects two campus buildings via a fibre link. Both routers run OSPF, but no adjacency forms — even though both routers can ping each other. The engineer finds one router is in area 0 and the other in area 1. OSPF adjacency requires matching area numbers, hello/dead timers, and network type. IP reachability alone is not enough.
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What does this PK0-005 question test?
Basics of IT Infrastructure and IT Project Management — This question tests Basics of IT Infrastructure and IT Project Management — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Postpone the cutover and request expedited delivery of the license. — Option B is correct because the new switches lack the required software license for the advanced routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, or EIGRP) specified in the architecture. Attempting the cutover without the license would violate the design requirements and could lead to routing failures or security gaps. Postponing the cutover and requesting expedited delivery ensures the network upgrade is performed correctly without compromising functionality or stability.
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Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "best". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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