Question 1hardmultiple choice
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Administrators must manage network switches from home. Requirements: encrypted management traffic, MFA for users, no management ports exposed to the Internet, and centralized logging of admin sessions. Which solution best meets the requirements?
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
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Open SSH directly on each switch and allow access from the entire Internet.
This exposes management services publicly and does not satisfy the no-internet-exposure requirement.
B
Best answer
Use a VPN with MFA that terminates on a hardened jump host, then reach switches over SSH or HTTPS.
The VPN protects remote access, MFA strengthens authentication, and the jump host centralizes logging and control of management sessions.
C
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Use port forwarding through the firewall to RDP on each switch.
RDP is not the normal protocol for switch administration and port forwarding still exposes management services externally.
D
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Build an IPSec tunnel only between office routers and share a common admin password on the switches.
A site-to-site tunnel does not solve home access well, and shared passwords undermine accountability and MFA goals.
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: Use a VPN with MFA that terminates on a hardened jump host, then reach switches over SSH or HTTPS. — A VPN with MFA terminating on a hardened jump host is the best answer because it keeps management services off the Internet, authenticates the admin strongly, and creates a centralized point for logging and oversight. From that controlled entry point, administrators can connect to switches using secure management protocols like SSH or HTTPS. This design matches the security and operational requirements without exposing device management ports publicly. Why others are wrong: Direct SSH from the Internet is too exposed, even if encrypted. RDP and port forwarding are poor fits for network switch administration and still create a public management surface. A site-to-site IPSec tunnel is useful for connecting networks, but it does not support home access cleanly and the shared password defeats strong individual authentication and auditability.
What should I do if I get this SY0-701 question wrong?
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