HPE Aruba Certified Network Security Associate (ACNSA) — Question 74

An administrator wants to implement 802.1X authentication on Ethernet ports on branch office controllers. What must the administrator do to implement this policy?

Answer options

• A. Define the port as untrusted, and assign an AAA policy to the VLAN.
• B. Define the port as trusted, and assign an AAA policy to the port.
• C. Define the port as untrusted, and assign an AAA policy to the port.
• D. Define the port as trusted, and assign an AAA policy to the VLAN.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as defining the port as untrusted is necessary for 802.1X authentication to ensure that devices must authenticate before gaining access. Option A is incorrect because applying the AAA policy to the VLAN does not enforce port-specific authentication. Option B is wrong because trusted ports do not require authentication, and option D is also incorrect for the same reason as B.