Exam F5CAB1 Topic 4 Question 7 Discussion
Actual exam question for F5's F5CAB1 exam
Question #: 7
Topic #: 4
Question #: 7
Topic #: 4
The BIG-IP Administrator wants to manage the newly built F5 system through anin-band Self-IP.
The administrator has configured a VLAN and Self-IP and can ping the IP from their workstation, but cannot access the system viaSSHorHTTPS.
Whatport lockdownsettings should the BIG-IP Administrator use to allow management access on the Self-IP?
(Choose two.)
The administrator has configured a VLAN and Self-IP and can ping the IP from their workstation, but cannot access the system viaSSHorHTTPS.
Whatport lockdownsettings should the BIG-IP Administrator use to allow management access on the Self-IP?
(Choose two.)
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Self-IPs include a security feature calledPort Lockdown, which restricts which services respond on that Self- IP.
By default, Self-IPs block management access (SSH and HTTPS/TMUI), meaning an administrator cannot manage the device through in-band Self-IPs unless explicitly allowed.
Allow Mgmt / Allow Management
These settings enable only the management services required for administrative access, specifically:
* SSH (22)
* HTTPS/TMUI (443)
These options allow secure administration without opening unnecessary ports.
Why these are correct:
* They provide only the essential access for management.
* They follow F5 security best practices when using in-band admin access.
* They donotexpose all services, reducing the attack surface.
Why the other options are incorrect:
A). Allow Default
* This allows only a minimal set of system-required ports (e.g., failover, config sync), not SSH or HTTPS.
* Administrator access would still fail.
B). Allow All
* Opens all ports on the Self-IP, which isnot secure.
* Exposes services that should remain restricted.
Therefore,Allow Mgmt / Allow Managementare the correct choices.
By default, Self-IPs block management access (SSH and HTTPS/TMUI), meaning an administrator cannot manage the device through in-band Self-IPs unless explicitly allowed.
Allow Mgmt / Allow Management
These settings enable only the management services required for administrative access, specifically:
* SSH (22)
* HTTPS/TMUI (443)
These options allow secure administration without opening unnecessary ports.
Why these are correct:
* They provide only the essential access for management.
* They follow F5 security best practices when using in-band admin access.
* They donotexpose all services, reducing the attack surface.
Why the other options are incorrect:
A). Allow Default
* This allows only a minimal set of system-required ports (e.g., failover, config sync), not SSH or HTTPS.
* Administrator access would still fail.
B). Allow All
* Opens all ports on the Self-IP, which isnot secure.
* Exposes services that should remain restricted.
Therefore,Allow Mgmt / Allow Managementare the correct choices.
by Lou at Feb 07, 2026, 01:44 PM
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