PCNSA Device Management and Services Practice Question
An administrator wants to allow ping (ICMP) and SSH access on a data interface (e.g., ethernet1/1) for troubleshooting. Which configuration is required?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Configure an interface management profile on ethernet1/1
Interface management profiles control which management services (ping, SSH, HTTP, etc.) are permitted on a data interface.
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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Enable 'Management' profile on the VLAN interface
Why it's wrong here
VLAN interface is not applicable; data interfaces use interface management profiles.
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Configure an interface management profile on ethernet1/1
Why this is correct
Interface management profiles control which management services are permitted on a data interface.
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Create a security policy allowing ICMP and SSH inbound
Why it's wrong here
Security policies control traffic forwarding, not management access.
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Enable the service route for ping and SSH
Why it's wrong here
Service routes control egress source, not inbound permissions.
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