A Network Technician Is Repurposing a Switch That Has Been

question 284

Multiple Choice

A network technician is repurposing a switch that has been in storage for some time. The device has been wiped to factory defaults. Which of the following should be done FIRST to ensure the device has been hardened before configuration?

• A) Generate new keys.
• B) Disable unused ports.
• C) Check for updated firmware.
• D) Configure the default VLAN.

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