Which statement about the running configuration source is correct?

• A. It should be from the expected directory.
• B. It can be from any directory.
• C. It is not important where it comes from.
• D. It should be loaded from external media.

Answer: (A)

The running configuration should come from the location the device expects so it can reliably find and apply the correct settings. Devices are configured to look in a specific directory for the running configuration, ensuring the file name, format, and permissions are what the system is built to handle. If you pull the running config from an arbitrary directory, the device may not locate the file or could load an unintended, outdated, or corrupted version, leading to unpredictable behavior. External media is only relevant in particular scenarios where configurations are stored there, but the standard and safe approach is to use the expected directory.