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300-715 · Question #132

Refer to the exhibit. In which scenario does this switch configuration apply?

The correct answer is A. when allowing a hub with multiple clients connected. The exhibited switch configuration, particularly 'port-security maximum 10', is designed for a scenario where multiple clients, such as those behind a hub, are expected to connect to a single switch port.

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Question

Refer to the exhibit. In which scenario does this switch configuration apply?

Exhibit

300-715 question #132 exhibit

Options

  • Awhen allowing a hub with multiple clients connected
  • Bwhen passing IP phone authentication
  • Cwhen allowing multiple IP phones to be connected
  • Dwhen preventing users with hypervisor

How the community answered

(26 responses)
  • A
    88% (23)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    8% (2)

Why each option

The exhibited switch configuration, particularly 'port-security maximum 10', is designed for a scenario where multiple clients, such as those behind a hub, are expected to connect to a single switch port.

Awhen allowing a hub with multiple clients connectedCorrect

The 'switchport port-security maximum 10' command configures the port to allow up to 10 MAC addresses to be learned on that port. This setting is appropriate for a scenario where a hub or a small unmanaged switch is connected to the port, allowing multiple client devices to register their MAC addresses through that single access port without triggering a security violation.

Bwhen passing IP phone authentication

While IP phones often have a PC connected, 'port-security maximum 10' is usually too high for a standard IP phone plus PC setup, which typically involves 2 or 3 MAC addresses.

Cwhen allowing multiple IP phones to be connected

Allowing multiple IP phones to be connected typically implies a hub or switch, which is the scenario described in option A.

Dwhen preventing users with hypervisor

This configuration does not specifically prevent users with hypervisors; port security controls MAC addresses, not hypervisor detection.

Concept tested: Cisco switch port security maximum

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3750/software/release/12-2_50_se/configuration/guide/scg/swethsec.html

Topics

#Authentication Host-Mode#802.1X#Network Access Control#Switch Configuration

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