H11-811 · Question #214
Which of the following information is required when you apply for a license for the U1981? (Multiple Choice)
The correct answer is B. ESN C. Model D. Version number. Applying for a U1981 license requires the ESN (B), Model (C), and Version number (D) because the licensing system uses these three values to uniquely identify the specific hardware unit, verify it is an eligible device type, and ensure the license matches the correct software…
Question
Which of the following information is required when you apply for a license for the U1981? (Multiple Choice)
Options
- AMAC address
- BESN
- CModel
- DVersion number
How the community answered
(50 responses)- A20% (10)
- B80% (40)
Explanation
Applying for a U1981 license requires the ESN (B), Model (C), and Version number (D) because the licensing system uses these three values to uniquely identify the specific hardware unit, verify it is an eligible device type, and ensure the license matches the correct software version. The ESN (Electronic Serial Number) serves as the unique hardware identifier that binds the license to a specific physical unit. The model confirms which license type applies, and the version number ensures compatibility between the license and the installed software.
Why A (MAC address) is wrong: MAC addresses are network-layer identifiers used for communication and device discovery, not for license management. License systems bind to the ESN - a dedicated serial number - rather than the network interface identifier.
Memory tip: Think "ESN-Model-Version = Licensed" - the three elements answer Who is it? What is it? What's running on it? MAC addresses answer a different question entirely: Where is it on the network? - which is irrelevant to licensing.
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