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
What is the primary purpose of QoS in a network?
- A . To encrypt all network traffic
- B . To prioritize critical network traffic
- C . To extend the network reach
- D . To reduce power consumption
An IT administrator needs a cloud-based platform to monitor, configure, and troubleshoot multiple Aruba switches from a central location.
Which solution should the administrator use?
- A . Aruba AirWave
- B . Aruba Central
- C . Aruba ClearPass
- D . Aruba NetEdit
What is the purpose of NetFlow in Aruba switches?
- A . Blocking unauthorized network access
- B . Tracking network traffic and usage patterns
- C . Configuring network policies
- D . Establishing link redundancy
Which two protocols are used for switch port security? (Select TWO)
- A . DHCP Snooping
- B . Port Security
- C . OSPF
- D . MSTP
Which two indicators suggest a broadcast storm is occurring? (Select TWO)
- A . Increased link aggregation performance
- B . Frequent DHCP failures
- C . Low network utilization
- D . High CPU utilization
Which two methods are commonly used to monitor Aruba switch health? (Select TWO)
- A . HTTP ping
- B . SSH sessions
- C . SNMP polling
- D . CLI-based diagnostics
Which command is used to back up the configuration of an Aruba switch?
- A . copy running-config tftp
- B . backup running-config
- C . restore config default
- D . erase startup-config
Which two features does Aruba ClearPass provide? (Select TWO)
- A . Network Access Control (NAC)
- B . Configuration automation for switches
- C . Role-based policy enforcement
- D . Wi-Fi signal optimization
Which two features differentiate Aruba AOS-CX from traditional network operating systems? (Select TWO)
- A . Automated network troubleshooting with built-in analytics
- B . Static, non-programmable CLI
- C . Real-time event-driven automation
- D . Requires manual software updates
Which two devices operate at Layer 3 of the OSI model? (Select TWO)
- A . Switch
- B . Router
- C . Firewall
- D . Hub