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What are two characteristics of Telnet? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is A. It sends data in clear text format. E. It requires that the destination device be configured to support Telnet connections.. Telnet is an insecure network protocol that transmits all data, including credentials, in clear text, making it vulnerable to eavesdropping. To establish a Telnet connection, the destination device must have a Telnet server configured and enabled.

Submitted by anjalisingh· Mar 5, 2026

Question

What are two characteristics of Telnet? (Choose two.)

Options

  • AIt sends data in clear text format.
  • BIt is no longer supported on Cisco network devices.
  • CIt is more secure than SSH.
  • DIt requires an enterprise license in order to be implemented.
  • EIt requires that the destination device be configured to support Telnet connections.

How the community answered

(32 responses)
  • A
    91% (29)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    6% (2)

Why each option

Telnet is an insecure network protocol that transmits all data, including credentials, in clear text, making it vulnerable to eavesdropping. To establish a Telnet connection, the destination device must have a Telnet server configured and enabled.

AIt sends data in clear text format.Correct

Telnet sends all data, including usernames and passwords, in clear text (unencrypted) over the network, making it highly susceptible to packet sniffing.

BIt is no longer supported on Cisco network devices.

While highly discouraged due to security concerns, Telnet is still supported on many Cisco network devices for backward compatibility or specific isolated environments, though often disabled by default.

CIt is more secure than SSH.

Telnet is significantly less secure than SSH because SSH encrypts all communication, whereas Telnet sends it in clear text.

DIt requires an enterprise license in order to be implemented.

Telnet is a basic, open standard protocol and does not typically require an enterprise license on networking devices for its implementation.

EIt requires that the destination device be configured to support Telnet connections.Correct

For a device to accept Telnet connections, it must be explicitly configured as a Telnet server, enabling it to listen for and respond to incoming Telnet requests.

Concept tested: Telnet characteristics and security

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/ios-xml/ios/security/a1/sec-a1-cr-book/sec-a1-cr-book_chapter_0110.html

Topics

#Telnet#Remote Access Protocol#Clear Text Communication

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