An IOS mode is a group of commands that are used to configure similar features or to control a particular area of the device. An IOS mode is also known as the IOS access mode or the IOS commands mode.

Which IOS mode are you in if the switch?

Global configuration mode is identified by the (config)# prompt. Which IOS mode are you in if the Switch(config)# prompt is displayed? The > prompt after the device name identifies user EXEC mode.

What does the IOS command end do?

Pressing Ctrl-Z or entering the end command will always take you back to EXEC mode regardless of which configuration mode or configuration submode you are in. Ends the current configuration session and returns to privileged EXEC mode. Exits the current command mode and returns to the preceding mode.