HPE Aruba Certified Switching Professional (ACSP) — Question 51

An ArubaOS switch operates at factory default settings. A network administrator enters this command:
Switch (config)# password operator plaintext mysecret
How does the switch now control access to the CLI through the console port?

Answer options

• A. It forces users to enter no username and password operator to gain access to basic mode. Users must then enter password mysecret to reach enable mode.
• B. It forces users du enter username operator and password mysecret to gain access to basic mode. Users can then reach enable mode without authenticating.
• C. It allows users to access basic mode without logging in, but forces them to enter password mysecret to reach enable mode.
• D. It forces users to enter no username and password mysecret to gain access to basic mode. Users can then reach enable mode without authenticating.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as the command sets a plaintext password that requires users to enter it for enable mode, while still allowing access to basic mode without a login. Options A and D incorrectly state that no username is required, and option B wrongly suggests that a username is necessary for basic mode access.