Which IOS mode is entered after issuing the command 'configure terminal'?

• A. User Executive
• B. Privileged Executive
• C. Global Configuration
• D. Interface Configuration

Answer: (C)

Understanding how Cisco IOS configuration modes are entered and used. When you’re in privileged EXEC mode and you type configure terminal, you enter Global Configuration mode. This is where you configure device-wide settings (like hostname, banners, or global parameters). From here you can move into Interface Configuration mode by issuing an interface command (for example, interface GigabitEthernet0/1), which switches you into that specific sub-mode. The prompt changing to (config)# indicates you’re in Global Configuration mode. The other options refer to different stages: User EXEC is the initial limited mode, Privileged EXEC is the mode you’re in before entering global configuration, and Interface Configuration is a sub-mode reached after selecting a specific interface.