Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) — Question 494

When wired 802.1X authentication is implemented, which two components are required? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. authentication server: Cisco Identity Service Engine
• B. supplicant: Cisco AnyConnect ISE Posture module
• C. authenticator: Cisco Catalyst switch
• D. authenticator: Cisco Identity Services Engine
• E. authentication server: Cisco Prime Infrastructure

Correct answer: A, C

Explanation

The correct components for wired 802.1X authentication are an authentication server, specifically the Cisco Identity Service Engine (A), and an authenticator, which is typically a Cisco Catalyst switch (C). The other options, such as the Cisco AnyConnect ISE Posture module (B) and the Cisco Prime Infrastructure (E), do not serve the required roles in this context.