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GIAC GCED Exam - Topic 6 Question 61 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCED exam
Question #: 61
Topic #: 6
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Network administrators are often hesitant to patch the operating systems on CISCO router and switch operating systems, due to the possibility of causing network instability, mainly because of which of the following?

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by Chau at Mar 24, 2025, 04:30 PM

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Karon
5 months ago
Nah, it's definitely the routing tables.
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Loise
5 months ago
Wait, I thought it was about ACLs?
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Florinda
6 months ago
It's usually about rebuilding routing tables.
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Chaya
6 months ago
I’m not so sure, could be more factors at play.
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Charlesetta
6 months ago
Totally agree, E is the right answer!
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Latosha
6 months ago
I feel like the ARP tables might not be the main issue here. It seems more related to routing or ACLs, but I can't recall the exact details.
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Valentin
6 months ago
I’m a bit confused about this one. I thought ACLs were a concern, but I also remember something about kernel replacements causing issues too.
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Benton
7 months ago
I think it might be about having to rebuild the routing tables. I’ve seen similar questions where routing stability was a big topic.
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Anissa
7 months ago
I remember reading that patching can sometimes lead to unexpected issues, but I’m not sure which specific aspect causes the most concern.
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Whitley
7 months ago
Alright, I've got a strategy for this. I'm going to eliminate the options that seem less likely, like having to replace the kernel or rebuild ARP tables. Then I'll focus on the options related to reconfiguring the device, since that's probably the main concern. Hopefully that will lead me to the right answer.
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Craig
7 months ago
Ugh, I hate questions like this. There are so many potential issues that could come up when patching network devices. I'm just going to have to guess and hope I get lucky.
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Paris
8 months ago
Okay, let's see. The key here is understanding the main risk that network admins are worried about when patching these devices. I'm thinking it has to do with having to reconfigure something, but I'll need to read the options closely to figure out which one is the best answer.
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Cherry
8 months ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I know patching can cause network instability, but I'm not sure which specific issue is the main concern here. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Nada
8 months ago
This seems like a pretty straightforward question about the potential issues with patching Cisco router and switch operating systems. I'm pretty confident I can figure this out.
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Carmen
1 year ago
Rebuilding ACLs? That's like trying to untangle a Christmas tree's worth of spaghetti. No thank you!
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Lizbeth
11 months ago
C) Having to re-IP the device
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Louis
11 months ago
E) Having to rebuild the routing tables
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Rosamond
12 months ago
A) Having to rebuild all ACLs
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Jarvis
1 year ago
Rebuilding ARP tables? That's just plain inconvenient. I'd rather patch and pray than go through that hassle.
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Ben
1 year ago
I think rebuilding all ACLs would be the worst part. That's a lot of work.
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Roosevelt
1 year ago
I've had to re-IP a device before after patching, it's not fun either.
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Jeniffer
1 year ago
I agree, rebuilding ARP tables is a pain. It's easier to just patch and hope for the best.
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Filiberto
1 year ago
But wouldn't having to re-IP the device also cause network instability? I think the answer could also be C) Having to re-IP the device.
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Willard
1 year ago
I agree with Lindy, patching the operating systems can lead to network instability if the routing tables need to be rebuilt.
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Luz
1 year ago
Replacing the kernel? Nope, not happening. I'd rather deal with a few bugs than risk bringing down the whole network.
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Elfrieda
1 year ago
E) Having to rebuild the routing tables
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James
1 year ago
A) Having to rebuild all ACLs
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Alishia
1 year ago
Re-IPing the device? Yikes, that sounds like a recipe for disaster. I'm staying away from that one.
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Lindy
1 year ago
I think the answer is E) Having to rebuild the routing tables.
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Stanton
1 year ago
Rebuilding the routing tables? That's a major headache! Who wants to deal with that on a production network?
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Nobuko
1 year ago
It's definitely a valid concern when it comes to maintaining network stability.
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Dewitt
1 year ago
I think that's why network administrators are hesitant to patch the operating systems.
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Gilberto
1 year ago
I agree, it's a risky process that can lead to network instability.
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Cyril
1 year ago
I know, it can be a nightmare to rebuild the routing tables.
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