350-701 Question #733: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A. SSH. To securely connect to a router remotely for configuration changes, Secure Shell (SSH) is the standard encrypted protocol to use.

Submitted by tunde_lagos· Mar 30, 2026Network Security

Question

Refer to the exhibit. Which protocol should be used to encrypt a client connection that signs in to the router remotely to make common configuration changes?

Exhibit

Options

ASSH
BFTPS
CSCP
DSFTP

Explanation

To securely connect to a router remotely for configuration changes, Secure Shell (SSH) is the standard encrypted protocol to use.

Common mistakes.

B. FTPS (FTP Secure) is a protocol for secure file transfer, not for interactive remote command-line access or router configuration.
C. SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) is used for secure file transfer, not for establishing an interactive session to configure a router.
D. SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) is also a secure file transfer protocol built on SSH, but it does not provide an interactive shell for remote router configuration.

Concept tested. Secure remote router access protocols

Reference. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/ios-xml/ios/sec_data_ssh/configuration/15-mt/sec-ssh-15-mt-book.html

Topics

#SSH#remote access#encryption#secure protocols

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