What must be done before committing changes to the certified directory?

• A. Files in the working directory must be tested.
• B. The switch must reboot
• C. The boot.cfg must be edited
• D. The image must be updated

Answer: (A)

Testing files in the working directory first ensures that the modifications behave as intended and pass the required validations before they are added to the certified directory. This step catches syntax errors, logic issues, or compatibility problems early, preventing unstable or faulty updates from entering the certified set. Rebooting the switch, editing boot.cfg, or updating the image are separate actions that aren’t required as part of the commit process itself. The important safeguard is validating the changes in the working directory so you can commit with confidence.