100-150 Question 150
Single answerAn engineer has instructed you to verify the status of a Cisco switch's system status light. The light is currently solid amber. What does this indicate about the device?
- A
The system is functioning normally.
- B
The switch is experiencing a hardware failure.
- C
The switch is in POST (Power-On Self-Test) mode.
- D
The system is powered off.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The system status light on a Cisco switch provides important information about the device's state. A solid amber light indicates a hardware failure or error, which requires immediate attention. Understanding these status indicators is crucial for diagnosing and troubleshooting network devices.
- A. Incorrect.
A solid amber system status light does not indicate normal operation. This is incorrect.
- B. Correct.
A solid amber light typically indicates a hardware failure or system error on a Cisco switch. This is the correct answer.
- C. Incorrect.
If the switch were in POST mode, the status light would blink or show amber only temporarily while tests are running. This is incorrect.
- D. Incorrect.
If the system were powered off, there would be no lights illuminated at all. This is incorrect.