The management of a switch is controlled by three types of files. Which set correctly lists these file types?

• A. Firmware, Image, and Boot files
• B. Image, Configuration, and Boot files
• C. Image files only
• D. Configuration files only

Answer: (B)

When a switch is managed, three kinds of files govern how it starts and runs: the system image, the configuration, and the boot file. The image contains the operating software that provides the switch’s features and functions. The configuration stores the settings you’ve applied, such as VLANs, interfaces, and security policies, which the device uses to operate as you’ve programmed. The boot file provides the instructions and parameters for starting up, including where to find the image and how to initialize the system. Together, these three types cover what the device needs to load software, apply saved settings, and boot correctly.

That’s why image, configuration, and boot files form the correct set. Options that list only one type leave out essential components, and framing firmware separately isn’t how this management model is typically described—the image, configuration, and boot files collectively handle software, settings, and startup behavior.