Which action occurs first when a device that has the POAP feature boots and cannot find the startup configuration?

Which action occurs first when a device that has the POAP feature boots and cannot find the startup configuration?
A . The device locates a DHCP server
B . The device enters POAP mode
C . The device obtains the IP address of a TFTP server
D . The device installs software image and a configuration file

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Answer: B

Explanation:

PowerOn Auto Provisioning (POAP) automates the process of upgrading software images and installing configuration files on devices that are being deployed in the network for the first time. When a device with the POAP feature boots and does not find the startup configuration, the device enters POAP mode, locates a DHCP server, and bootstraps itself with its interface IP address, gateway, and DNS server IP addresses. The device also obtains the IP address of a TFTP server or the URL of an HTTP server and downloads a configuration script that enables the switch to download and install the appropriate software image and configuration file