A technician configures a switch for an enterprise to use 802.1X. Which of the following logical security concepts uses 802.1X?

The correct answer is A. Access control list. NOTE: Most networking references classify 802.1X as 'port-based Network Access Control,' which aligns more closely with Port Security (D). However, in CompTIA A+ exam materials, 802.1X is grouped under the broader logical access control concept because it enforces…

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Options

AAccess control list
BMAC address filtering
CMDM policies
DPort security

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(23 responses)

A
83% (19)
B
4% (1)
C
9% (2)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

NOTE: Most networking references classify 802.1X as 'port-based Network Access Control,' which aligns more closely with Port Security (D). However, in CompTIA A+ exam materials, 802.1X is grouped under the broader logical access control concept because it enforces authentication rules that determine who is granted or denied access to the network. Among the listed options, Access Control List (A) best represents this logical enforcement of access permissions at the network level.

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#802.1X#port security#network authentication#access control list

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