Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Practice Exam

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What is the command to configure a message of the day (MOTD) banner?

(config)#banner motd # BANNER MESSAGE #
(config)#message motd # BANNER MESSAGE #
(config)#set motd # BANNER MESSAGE #
(config)#banner # BANNER MESSAGE #

The correct answer is: (config)#banner motd # BANNER MESSAGE #

The command to configure a Message of the Day (MOTD) banner is indeed the correct option because it utilizes the appropriate syntax recognized by Cisco devices for setting up a banner message. The command structure indicates that you are entering configuration mode (denoted by `(config)#`) and specifies 'banner motd' followed by a delimiter (in this case, the `#` symbol). This structure allows the device to know that you are setting a banner type that will serve as a greeting or warning message for users who access the device. The use of the `#` symbol acts as a delimiter, which indicates where the MOTD begins and ends. This is necessary because it lets the system understand the entirety of the message being entered. If the message contains spaces or special characters, this mechanism remains effective. Other options do not follow the correct syntax that Cisco devices require for setting a MOTD banner, failing to utilize the designated command structure or misrepresenting the command purpose, which is crucial for successful configuration. Therefore, option A stands out as the correct command to achieve the intended result of displaying a message when users log in.