Free HPE6-A72 Sample Questions — Aruba Certified Switching Associate

Aruba Certified Switching Associate (HPE6-A72) is a associate-level HP certification exam. The blueprint splits the exam across 5 domains, starting with Switching Fundamentals, VLANs and Routing, Security. On exam day you face around 52 questions in 90 minutes, in formats such as multiple choice. The 10 questions below are free samples written to match that style: answer each one first, then reveal the correct answer and note which topics you miss. The HPE6-A72 is rated medium in difficulty, and most candidates prepare with at least 6 months of hands-on experience. Because every answer is revealed in place, you can work through the whole set without leaving this page. Work through all 10 samples before deciding whether to buy the full 52+ question PDF.

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Question 1

What is true about VSX? (Choose two.)

  • A. VSX is ideal for Campus access layer deployments where ease of deployment is needed
  • B. VSX allows upgrading members with near zero downtime or loss of packets
  • C. VSX is available on all Aruba OS-CX switches except the 6300F model
  • D. VSX is implemented on static port switches. VSX-plus needed to stack chassis together
  • E. VSX run separate control planes to reduce latency and improve performance
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Correct Answer:
  • B. VSX allows upgrading members with near zero downtime or loss of packets
  • E. VSX run separate control planes to reduce latency and improve performance
Question 2

ServiceOS login: admin - SVOS> password - Enter password: ******** Confirm password: ******** The login password to access an Aruba AOS-CX was lost. After connecting to the switch console port, a reboot is performed and the Service OS console is accessed as shown above. What is the default password that is required for the admin account while under the Service OS console?

  • A. No password is set for this account
  • B. "password"
  • C. "forgetme!"
  • D. The same login password that has lost originally
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Correct Answer:
A. No password is set for this account
Question 3

Which port or ports should be allowed through a firewall so that an AOS-CX switch can act as an SNMP Agent?

  • A. UDP 1812 and UDP 1813
  • B. UDP 161
  • C. TCP 443
  • D. UDP 162
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Correct Answer:
B. UDP 161
Question 4

Which two port characteristics must match between LAG interfaces? (Choose two.)

  • A. Port number
  • B. Duplex
  • C. Member ID
  • D. Media type
  • E. Chassis number
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Correct Answer:
  • B. Duplex
  • D. Media type
Question 5

What is the binary conversion of the hexadecimal value 0x2001?

  • A. 0010 0001
  • B. 0002 0000 0000 0001
  • C. 0011 0000 0000 0001
  • D. 0010 0000 0000 0001
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Correct Answer:
D. 0010 0000 0000 0001
Question 6

Which command can be used to find the serial number of an Aruba OS-CX switch?

  • A. The command inventory
  • B. The command version
  • C. The command show running-configuration
  • D. The command show system
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Correct Answer:
D. The command show system
Question 7

Which two statements accurately describe the features of NetEdit? (Choose two.)

  • A. NetEdit can be used to configure and validate any third-party device that supports SSH and REST access
  • B. NetEdit includes trial licensing for up to 10 nodes
  • C. NetEdit can perform configuration and compliance validation
  • D. NetEdit supports viewing and editing multiple devices using a single deployment plan
  • E. NetEdit can run on a mobile device using Android or Apple IOS
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Correct Answer:
A. NetEdit can be used to configure and validate any third-party device that supports SSH and REST access
Question 8

Which network category applies to a SOHO internal network?

  • A. SD-WAN
  • B. LAN
  • C. WAN
  • D. Internet
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Correct Answer:
B. LAN
Question 9

Which two types of routes can be found in the IP routing table of an Aruba AOS-CX switch? (Choose two.)

  • A. Local
  • B. EIGRP
  • C. BGP
  • D. ISIS
  • E. RIPng
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Correct Answer:
  • A. Local
  • C. BGP
Question 10

Which command will suppress LLDP messages from egressing on a given port while still allowing LLDP to be enabled on the switch?

  • A. switch(config-if)# no lldp interface (port) transmit
  • B. switch(config-if)# no lldp transmit
  • C. switch(config-if)# no lldp receive
  • D. switch(config)# no lldp
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Correct Answer:
B. switch(config-if)# no lldp transmit

HPE6-A72 sample questions FAQ

Are these HPE6-A72 sample questions from the real exam?

No. They are original practice questions written to match the format and topic mix of the Aruba Certified Switching Associate exam, which contains around 52 questions. Treat them as representative practice, not leaked exam content.

How many free HPE6-A72 sample questions do I get?

This page includes 10 questions, each with its correct answer you can reveal in place. The full study PDF expands that to 52+ questions.

Do the sample questions include the correct answers?

Yes. Open the answer panel under each question to see which option is correct. Answer first, then reveal, so the set works as a self-check rather than a reading exercise.

Is 10 sample questions enough to pass the HPE6-A72?

Not on its own. Use the samples to find weak topics, revise them against the official domains, then work through the full 52+ question set under timed conditions before booking the exam.

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