Question 1easymulti select
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A network team must manage switches from home without exposing management ports to the internet. Which two controls best fit? Select two.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Best answer
Require a VPN before allowing access to the management network.
A VPN creates a protected path into the management network without opening switch admin ports to the public internet. It also lets the organization control who can connect before management access is granted.
B
Best answer
Use SSH for command-line administration instead of Telnet.
SSH encrypts remote administration traffic, unlike Telnet. That protects credentials and session data while still allowing secure command-line management.
C
Distractor review
Expose the switch web interface directly on a public IP address.
Publicly exposing a management interface increases attack surface and makes brute-force and exploitation more likely. Secure administration should stay behind controlled access paths.
D
Distractor review
Use FTP to transfer configuration files because it is simple.
FTP does not encrypt usernames, passwords, or file contents. For device administration, secure protocols are preferred because they protect sensitive management data in transit.
E
Distractor review
Send management passwords by email to approved admins.
Email is not a secure channel for administrative credentials. It creates unnecessary exposure and weakens accountability because passwords can be forwarded or intercepted.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this SY0-701 question test?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Require a VPN before allowing access to the management network. — The best fit is to place management access behind a VPN and use SSH for administration. The VPN ensures remote administrators must first authenticate into a protected network path, and SSH protects the actual management session with encryption. Together, those controls keep switch administration off the public internet while supporting secure remote work. Why others are wrong: Exposing a web console publicly, using FTP, or emailing passwords creates avoidable risk. Those choices either expose the management plane directly or use unencrypted channels. The goal is secure remote administration, so the answer pair must protect both network access and the management protocol itself.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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