GIAC Exam GCED 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?

AHaving to rebuild all ACLs

BHaving to replace the kernel

CHaving to re-IP the device

DHaving to rebuild ARP tables

EHaving to rebuild the routing tables

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

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Carmen

15 days ago

Rebuilding ACLs? That's like trying to untangle a Christmas tree's worth of spaghetti. No thank you!

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Jarvis

29 days 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

2 days ago

I think rebuilding all ACLs would be the worst part. That's a lot of work.

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Roosevelt

14 days ago

I've had to re-IP a device before after patching, it's not fun either.

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Jeniffer

21 days 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 months 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 months 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 months 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

9 days ago

E) Having to rebuild the routing tables

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James

10 days ago

A) Having to rebuild all ACLs

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Alishia

1 months 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 months ago

I think the answer is E) Having to rebuild the routing tables.

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Stanton

2 months 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

17 days ago

It's definitely a valid concern when it comes to maintaining network stability.

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Dewitt

24 days ago

I think that's why network administrators are hesitant to patch the operating systems.

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Gilberto

28 days ago

I agree, it's a risky process that can lead to network instability.

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Cyril

1 months ago

I know, it can be a nightmare to rebuild the routing tables.

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