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HPE6-A88 HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Exam Questions and Answers

Questions 4

In a university setting where users often connect more than five devices to the network, an IT administrator notices some devices are problematic and require frequent upgrades. How can ClearPass assist in identifying the impact of these upgrades?

Options:

A.

By profiling devices and allowing the administrator to see the types and number of devices affected quickly

B.

By blocking all problematic devices from connecting to the network

C.

By automatically upgrading all devices to the latest firmware

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Questions 5

An organization using SAN records in their certificates wants to ensure all hostnames are properly validated. What critical step must they take?

Options:

A.

Use separate certificates for each server to avoid conflicts.

B.

Use IP addresses instead of hostnames in the SAN for better security.

C.

Include all hostnames in the SAN, even those listed in the CN.

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Questions 6

An organization hosting a large conference expects over 500 guests to require network access. They want to streamline the process and reduce the burden on their internal staff. Which feature should they implement to achieve this goal?

Options:

A.

Guest access with pre-shared keys

B.

Basic guest access with internal account creation

C.

Guest access with self-registration

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Questions 7

A network engineer is reviewing the policy cache tab for an endpoint in the Identity: Endpoints Database. They notice the cache was updated three minutes ago. What can the engineer conclude about the current status of the endpoint's role or posture token?

Options:

A.

The endpoint's role or posture token has expired and needs to be reassigned immediately.

B.

The policy cache will not expire until the endpoint is disconnected from the network.

C.

The endpoint's role or posture token is still valid and will be updated if necessary within the next two minutes.

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Questions 8

An IT administrator wants to improve the user experience during the login process by reducing unnecessary redirects and ensuring users receive immediate feedback on credential validity. Which approach should the administrator implement?

Options:

A.

Configure the NAD to handle more simultaneous connections.

B.

Increase the timeout period for RADIUS communication.

C.

Enable the pre-authentication check in the ClearPass login process.

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Questions 9

In an enterprise environment, a network administrator is tasked with configuring ClearPass to interact with various network access devices (NADs). After navigating to the 'Devices' section under the 'Network' menu, what critical step must the administrator take to add a new NAD to ClearPass properly?

Options:

A.

Set up a VPN tunnel between the NAD and ClearPass.

B.

Configure the device's MAC address in the Add Device window.

C.

Enter a source IP address or address range for the device.

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Questions 10

An IT administrator attempts to join a ClearPass server to an Active Directory domain. They notice that the system clocks of the ClearPass server and the AD domain are not in sync. The ClearPass server is 10 minutes behind the AD domain. As a best practice, what should the administrator do?

Options:

A.

The administrator should manually set the ClearPass server clock to match the AD domain.

B.

The administrator should sync the ClearPass server and the AD domain to the same time source.

C.

The administrator should proceed with the join.

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Questions 11

A company is transitioning to a cloud-first strategy and has noticed an increase in the number of loT devices and remote users. Which strategies would best address their security concerns?

Options:

A.

Implementing a traditional perimeter-based security approach to monitor all activities.

B.

Adopting a Zero Trust model with continuous, closed-loop security and role-based access policies.

C.

Limiting network access to only a few trusted devices to minimize threats.

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Questions 12

An IT manager needs to ensure that a report generated using the Remote Copy option is automatically saved to a specific file location on the network without logging into Insight. What must they configure in the administration settings?

Options:

A.

Read/write permissions for Insight subsections

B.

Insight tab read/write/delete options

C.

Hostname or IP address, port number, SCP or SFTP, and user credentials

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Questions 13

How does the ClearPass profiler mitigate the risk of an attacker replacing a wired IP camera with a laptop using the same MAC address?

Options:

A.

By creating separate networks for each type of device to prevent unauthorized access.

B.

The network can distinguish between the camera and a spoofed device by comprehensively profiling the real client device type.

C.

By automatically blocking any device that attempts to connect with a MAC address already in use.

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Questions 14

In a corporate network secured with 802.1X authentication, a client device initially receives a quarantine role due to an unknown posture token. After the client completes a health check using the dissolvable OnGuard agent, the health information is processed by the WEBAUTH service. How does ClearPass utilize this information during the client's second authentication attempt?

Options:

A.

ClearPass automatically assigns the client to a guest VLAN without further validation.

B.

ClearPass references the cached posture token to determine the appropriate enforcement policy.

C.

ClearPass requires the client to complete another health check before allowing network access.

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Questions 15

An organization uses ClearPass to verify client certificates for network access. A client attempts to authenticate using a TLS certificate. What does ClearPass need to verify to ensure the certificate is valid?

Options:

A.

ClearPass only needs to verify the issuing date and timestamp.

B.

ClearPass must verify the certificate's issuing organization and the client's private key.

C.

ClearPass must verify the certificate's issuing organization, issuing date, and timestamp within the allowed clock skew.

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Questions 16

A network administrator is troubleshooting an issue where endpoints are not receiving updated enforcement decisions after a second authentication. What is the most likely configuration change needed?

Options:

A.

Disable the "Use Cached Results" on enforcement tab.

B.

Disable endpoint re-authentication.

C.

Increase the frequency of the posture checks.

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Questions 17

In a network using ClearPass with 802.1X authentication and a dissolvable agent, a client is granted limited access with a captive portal redirect. After the client runs the health check via the webpage, what critical step must be taken to ensure the updated posture token is used in subsequent authentications?

Options:

A.

ClearPass must send a termination message to the client to enforce a new role.

B.

The client must restart their device to apply the updated posture token.

C.

The posture token must be cached in the service by selecting the Cached Policies and Roles option on the 802.1X service Enforcement tab.

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Questions 18

A network administrator wants to ensure that users see their company's logo when accessing the guest network. They have already uploaded the logo as a JPEG file into the Content Manager. What is the next step they should take to display this logo on the custom web pages?

Options:

A.

Enable public access for the uploaded logo file.

B.

Apply a skin that includes the uploaded logo to the web pages.

C.

Edit the ClearPass Guest configuration to include the logo in the default template.

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Questions 19

An IT administrator needs to monitor the network for authentication failures of high-priority devices and receive notifications in near-real-time. Which feature of the ClearPass Insight reporting tool should they use to accomplish this task?

Options:

A.

Audit trails

B.

Customized reports

C.

Alerts

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Questions 20

A company is setting up a RADIUS server for their wireless network authentication. They want to use a certificate with a generic CN for all their ClearPass RADIUS servers. What must they ensure for the certificate to be valid for the clients managed by an Active Directory domain?

Options:

A.

The domain component of the CN must be a domain that the client can verify.

B.

The SAN must include the IP addresses of all RADIUS servers.

C.

The CN must match the exact hostname of each RADIUS server.

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Questions 21

An IT specialist is tasked with setting up ClearPass to ensure requests are processed by the appropriate service. They notice that different network access types require different service processing methods. How should the specialist configure ClearPass?

Options:

A.

Create a universal service that handles all types of requests.

B.

Filter the services list to focus on the stack of services for the specific type of request.

C.

Configure all services using the Wizards and Service Templates.

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Questions 22

Which authentication source should the administrator prioritize for a large organization to validate credentials efficiently while gathering rich context?

Options:

A.

Active Directory

B.

SQL Servers

C.

Internal Database

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Questions 23

A company is deploying new Cisco switches and wants to use SNMP enforcement for VLAN assignments. What requirement must be met for SNMP enforcement to work correctly in this scenario?

Options:

A.

Downloadable enforcement must be enabled for all devices.

B.

Vendor-specific attributes must be used for enforcement.

C.

SNMP services must be enabled on the Cisco switches.

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Questions 24

An IT administrator is tasked with creating a self-service portal for guest users to request and maintain their own user identities. Which type of web page should they create using ClearPass Guest's Web Content Manager?

Options:

A.

Web Logins

B.

Self-Registrations

C.

Web Pages

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Questions 25

An IT administrator set the Base DN to the OU containing user accounts but noticed that computer accounts are not authenticated. What could be the reason?

Options:

A.

The password for the service account has expired.

B.

The ClearPass account does not have write access to the directory.

C.

The Base DN is too narrow, excluding the OU with computer accounts.

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Questions 26

An IT administrator is managing a network with ClearPass and notices that one of the devices is sending multiple health checks throughout the day via different networks (wired, wireless, and VPN). How does OnGuard handle the license usage for this device?

Options:

A.

OnGuard debits one license per day for the device regardless of the number of health checks or networks used.

B.

OnGuard debits a license for each network the device connects to throughout the day.

C.

OnGuard debits a separate license for each health check sent by the device.

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Questions 27

A network engineer is configuring a policy enforcement service on a wired network to minimize deployment effort. They choose a non-AAA enforcement method. What is the main benefit of this approach?

Options:

A.

It does not require client configuration and requires minimal configuration on the actual switches.

B.

It enables advanced security protocols such as 802.1X.

C.

It allows dynamic VLAN assignment based on user roles.

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Questions 28

What is the most critical step the administrator should take to integrate ClearPass with Microsoft Active Directory for user management?

Options:

A.

Configure ClearPass to interact with Microsoft Active Directory and validate user credentials.

B.

Set up ClearPass to log all user activities for auditing purposes.

C.

Ensure that ClearPass can enforce network policies based on user roles.

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Questions 29

An organization uses ClearPass to exchange security and descriptive context with external systems. They want to ensure that the communication is not limited to authentication devices. What feature should they leverage?

Options:

A.

Set up an external SMS Gateway provider for all notifications.

B.

Utilize ClearPass's vast array of REST API and HTTP communications.

C.

Configure multiple email relays for different services and reports.

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Questions 30

A client connects to a network and initially has the attribute 'IsProfiled=false'. The client is placed in a 'Limited Access to the Profiler' role. What sequence of events will occur next to ensure the client gains full access to the network?

Options:

A.

ClearPass immediately profiles the client upon connection, and the client is granted full access without any further steps.

B.

The client sends a DHCP request, ClearPass profiles the client, sends a terminate session instruction, and the client re-authenticates with full access.

C.

The client sends a DHCP request, ClearPass profiles the client and grants full access without terminating the session.

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Questions 31

An organization is expanding its network and needs to manage authentication across multiple sites with a large number of users. They decide to implement a ClearPass cluster to maintain centralized management. Which ClearPass server role is responsible for full read/write access to the configuration database?

Options:

A.

Insights Database Manager

B.

Publisher

C.

Log Database Manager

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Questions 32

An IT specialist is configuring authentication methods for a network resource in ClearPass. They need to ensure that only valid methods are used and that the client credentials are authenticated against multiple sources in a specific order. What should the specialist do?

Options:

A.

Use the Authorization tab to configure authentication methods

B.

Add new RADIUS COA Action for each authentication source

C.

Select multiple authentication sources and order them from top-down

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Questions 33

A network administrator needs to revoke a certificate for a lost device to ensure it no longer has network access. They navigate to the Certificate Authorities section in ClearPass Onboard. What next step should they take to ensure the certificate is properly revoked and the device is blocked?

Options:

A.

Select the certificate authority, edit the retention policy to store only metadata, and then revoke the certificate.

B.

Select the certificate authority, view the issued certificates, and revoke the specific certificate associated with the lost device.

C.

Select the certificate authority, view the trust chain, and manually revoke the certificate from the list.

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Exam Code: HPE6-A88
Exam Name: HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Exam
Last Update: Apr 29, 2026
Questions: 111
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