HP HPE6-A86 Practice Exams
Last updated on Sep 12,2026- Exam Code: HPE6-A86
- Exam Name: HPE Network Switching Associate Exam
- Certification Provider: HP
- Latest update: Sep 12,2026
Which protocol is used for dynamic link aggregation on Aruba switches?
- A . STP
- B . RSTP
- C . LACP
- D . VRRP
At which OSI layer does a switch primarily operate?
- A . Layer 1
- B . Layer 3
- C . Layer 2
- D . Layer 4
Which two protocols help in diagnosing Layer 2 network issues? (Select TWO)
- A . LLDP
- B . STP
- C . OSPF
- D . BGP
Which two benefits does Aruba AirWave provide? (Select TWO)
- A . Historical network analytics
- B . On-premises network monitoring
- C . Automated patch management
- D . Cloud-native operations
How can an administrator verify that an Aruba switch is forwarding traffic correctly?
- A . show running-config
- B . show vlan
- C . show ip route
- D . show interfaces
Which of the following best describes the purpose of VLANs?
- A . To create multiple physical networks within a switch
- B . To divide a network into smaller broadcast domains
- C . To increase switch forwarding speed
- D . To replace the need for subnets
Which two Aruba management tools support REST API-based automation? (Select TWO)
- A . Aruba Central
- B . Aruba ClearPass
- C . Aruba AirWave
- D . Aruba NetEdit
A network administrator notices frequent packet drops on a switch port. The port has a high number of CRC errors.
What is the most likely cause?
- A . Incorrect VLAN assignment
- B . Duplex mismatch
- C . DHCP misconfiguration
- D . Incorrect routing table
What is the first step in a structured network troubleshooting process?
- A . Implement a temporary workaround
- B . Identify and define the problem
- C . Restart all network devices
- D . Replace faulty hardware immediately
Which Aruba tool provides real-time network analytics and insights?
- A . Aruba Central
- B . Aruba NetEdit
- C . Aruba AirWave
- D . Aruba ClearPass