F5CAB1 Install, Initial Configuration, and Upgrade Practice Question

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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  The license must be manually updated every 24 hours.

  Why it's wrong here

  F5 licenses are permanent or subscription-based, not refreshed daily. They are installed once and remain valid until the expiration date or until the service contract is updated. Manual daily updates would be an unsustainable operational burden and are not required by the standard F5 licensing architecture for BIG-IP products.

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  A valid license key must be activated on the device.

  Why this is correct

  Activation of the license key is mandatory for the device to enable its functionality. The key serves as the cryptographic proof of entitlement, enabling the specific software modules and performance limits allowed by the purchase. Without activation, the TMOS processes responsible for traffic management will remain disabled or blocked.

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  The license must be shared with the peer in a cluster.

  Why it's wrong here

  Licenses are tied to the specific hardware serial number or system UUID. They cannot be shared between devices in a cluster. Each unit in a high availability pair requires its own valid, activated license to function, even if they are performing the same set of traffic management duties.

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  The license must be stored in a public cloud bucket.

  Why it's wrong here

  Licenses are installed locally on the BIG-IP device's filesystem. There is no requirement for them to be stored in an external cloud bucket. The device uses local storage to maintain its entitlement status, ensuring the system can boot and operate traffic services even without an active internet connection.