Configure R1 with a local user named engineer2 that uses the strongest available password option. Which command should be used?
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Correct answer: R1(config)# username engineer2 algorithm-type scrypt secret test2021.
Why this is the answer
The correct command uses algorithm-type scrypt which is the strongest available password hashing algorithm in Cisco IOS, providing enhanced security against brute-force attacks compared to older methods. The secret keyword ensures the password is encrypted. Incorrect options: password 7 uses a weak, reversible encryption (type 7), which is easily decrypted and not considered strong. secret 4 is not a valid password type or algorithm in Cisco IOS for local user passwords. Type 4 is typically associated with MD5 hashes for specific protocols, not local user passwords. secret 5 password is redundant and syntactically incorrect. While secret 5 refers to MD5 hashing, it's not the strongest available, and the password keyword is misplaced after secret 5.
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