Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Practice Test

An access point in local mode is primarily defined by its ability to provide wireless service while simultaneously offering basic security functionalities. In this mode, access points offer limited scanning capabilities to detect potential threats or unauthorized access by monitoring radio channels for specific activities, although their primary function still remains to support device connectivity to the wireless network. The other options describe functions or characteristics that do not specifically apply to local mode for an access point. For instance, providing enhanced detection of attacks through prolonged scanning would align more with specialized security appliances rather than the typical operation of an access point in local mode. Similarly, aggregating and storing alarms suggests a more centralized or advanced security posture that involves management capabilities beyond the local mode, while acting as a standalone device implies a lack of management, which is contrary to the purpose of an access point designed for integration within a broader network management framework.