You examine the output of a show runningconfig command and n

You examine the output of a show running-config command and notice two commands: enable password Cisco and enable secret CCENT. Later on, you establish a console connection to the switch and are prompted for a password to enter Privileged mode. Which password should you use?

A. Cisco

B. CCENT

C. Both. The enable password is first, followed by the enable secret.

D. Both. The enable secret is first, followed by the enable password.

E. Neither. Access to a console connection already grants Privileged mode access.

Solution

B is correct. In the event the enable password and enable secret are both configured on a device, the enable secret password is always used.

A, C, D, and E are incorrect. A, C, and D are incorrect because these statements are false; the enable secret will always be used. E is incorrect because access to a console connection does not automatically provide access to Privileged mode—that’s what the enable password or enable secret is for in the first place!