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220-1202 · Question #247

220-1202 Question #247: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: Disable lobby ports and restrict external users to the guest wireless network.. Disabling the lobby Ethernet ports and forcing contractors onto a segmented guest Wi-Fi network prevents unauthorized or unmanaged devices from connecting directly to the internal network, efficiently addressing the security risk.

Submitted by mateo_ar· Mar 30, 2026Security

Question

Independent contractors often work from a business's lobby. Although the business has Wi-Fi. contractors often plug in their laptops to Ethernet ports in the lobby. Which of the following should a security engineer do to most efficiently address a potential security concern with this network setup?

Options

  • AConfigure WPA3 encryption on the Wi-Fi router.
  • BDisable lobby ports and restrict external users to the guest wireless network.
  • CUse a protocol analyzer to check for malicious traffic on the network.
  • DInstall signage telling external users not to use Ethernet ports.

Explanation

Disabling the lobby Ethernet ports and forcing contractors onto a segmented guest Wi-Fi network prevents unauthorized or unmanaged devices from connecting directly to the internal network, efficiently addressing the security risk.

Topics

#Port security#Guest network access#Network segmentation#Access control

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