500-560 Cisco Networking: On-Premise and Cloud Solutions Questions and Answers

The Cisco 3504 Wireless LAN Controller is a physical, AirOS-based controller designed for small to mid-sized enterprise networks. It supports up to 150 access points and is purpose-built for scalability in branch or mid-market deployments. While Mobility Express is limited in AP count and is not a dedicated controller, the 8540 is for large deployments. Cisco WLC is a generic term. Thus, option C is the most accurate recommendation.

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Cisco DNA Assurance is a foundational service in Cisco DNA Center that provides real-time analytics, insights, and guided remediation. It focuses on the performance and reliability of the network, aligning closely with the concept of SLAs (Service Level Agreements). DNA Assurance ensures the infrastructure is functioning as designed and enables IT to verify that network services meet user and application requirements. Hence, the correct answer is A.

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The Web User Interface (WebUI) on Cisco ISR 4000 and ISR 1100 series routers is included by default in IOS XE software images. Users simply need to enable HTTP or HTTPS services and access the interface via a browser. No additional license is required, and no assistance from Cisco support is necessary to activate it. Therefore, the correct answer is A — it is available by default.

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Cisco DNA Spaces delivers business value through three core pillars: "See, Act, and Extend." These represent its capability to provide visibility into location-based data ("See"), the ability to act on those insights with automated triggers or engagement tools ("Act"), and an open ecosystem with APIs and partner integrations ("Extend"). This model enables smarter space management and contextual digital engagement, making D the correct answer.

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Cisco Meraki licensing includes several benefits, one of which is full access to firmware updates and cloud-managed security features. These updates are continuously deployed and available as part of the active license, ensuring customers always run the most secure and updated version of their software without additional cost. Thus, option D is correct.

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Cisco Meraki is tailored for organizations seeking centralized visibility, rapid deployment, and simplified management, particularly when IT staff are small or geographically distributed. Meraki’s strengths include zero-touch provisioning, unified cloud dashboard, centralized monitoring, and automated updates—all optimal for limited-staff environments. Options A and B describe preferences better suited to traditional CLI-based or on-premises networks. Option D may apply, but doesn’t reflect the core value proposition like option C does.

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Theon-box web interface for configurationis a key feature of the Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches, enabling rapid deployment in small branch or office environments. According to Cisco’s official documentation, the 2960-L series is equipped with an intuitive, built-in web-based GUI (also referred to as the “Cisco Configuration Professional for Catalyst” or “web UI”) that allows users to perform basic setup and management without the need for CLI expertise or external management platforms.

From the Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches Data Sheet:

“An on-box web interface helps customers configure and manage their network quickly and easily, allowing them to get a small branch or office network up and running in minutes. This browser-based device manager reduces the need for CLI skills and speeds time to deployment.”

(Source: Cisco Catalyst 2960-L Series Switches Data Sheet)

Other options, such as full CLI support, do exist, but the question specifically refers to enabling rapid, simplified deployment—which is exactly the use case for the on-box web interface. Stackwise-160 is not available on 2960-L, and support for Cisco DNA Center is limited on this series.

The Cisco ISR 900 Series with the default IP Base package includes essential services for branch connectivity. These consist of support for dynamic and static routing protocols (like OSPF and EIGRP), quality of service (QoS) features for traffic prioritization, and basic Layer 3 connectivity. VPN and Zone Based Firewall are part of the Security license package and not included by default in IP Base. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

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The Aironet 2800 Series is part of the Wave 2 portfolio, and Cisco has positioned the Catalyst 9120 Series as the next-generation successor. The Catalyst 9120 Series supports Wi-Fi 6, enhanced security, and advanced analytics features, making it the natural evolution for mid-market customers transitioning from older Aironet models. Therefore, option C is the accurate answer.

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The Cisco Meraki full stack refers to the portfolio of cloud-managed networking products that includes wireless access points, switches, security appliances, cameras, and endpoint management. MR wireless access points are the Meraki-branded cloud-managed APs and are a fundamental component of the full stack.

Aironet access points and Catalyst switches belong to Cisco’s traditional networking portfolio and are not cloud-managed via the Meraki dashboard. UCS servers are part of Cisco’s compute offerings and unrelated to Meraki. Therefore, the correct answer is B — MR wireless access points.

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In the Cisco Meraki Dashboard, an “Organization” is the top-level construct and administrative boundary that encompasses licensing, inventory, user roles, and device configuration across all networks within that entity. It is not tied to network size or topology but functions as the central management structure for all associated resources. Therefore, option C correctly defines an Organization within Meraki’s context.