Which of the following is NOT listed as a method for IP phone configuration?

• A. Static
• B. Dynamic
• C. Bulk Administration (BAT)
• D. Cloud-based provisioning

Answer: (D)

Configuring IP phones typically uses a few established approaches: a manual static setup where network and server details are entered on each device; dynamic provisioning where phones automatically obtain their settings from a provisioning server (often using DHCP, TFTP, or a central management server); and Bulk Administration Tool (BAT) provisioning, which automates configuration for many phones using templates. Cloud-based provisioning isn’t one of the traditional methods listed in this material. While it is used in some modern deployments, the exam context here emphasizes the three on-premises/standalone methods above. Therefore, cloud-based provisioning is the option that does not fit the listed methods.