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220-802 · Question #24

Which of the following should a technician implement to prevent external contractors from physically plugging devices into the company's network jacks unless such jacks are designated for guest use?

The correct answer is C. Disable all switch ports when they are not utilized and enable them on an as needed basis. The best way is to disable all switch ports when they are not utilized. Switch them on when you need them. This way, you can prevent external contractors from physically plugging devices in to company's network jacks.

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Question

Which of the following should a technician implement to prevent external contractors from physically plugging devices into the company's network jacks unless such jacks are designated for guest use?

Options

  • ADisable DHCP and assign a static IP address to each network device physically connected to the network.
  • BEnable MAC address filtering across all network jacks and record the MAC address of guest devices.
  • CDisable all switch ports when they are not utilized and enable them on an as needed basis.
  • DPlace guest network jacks in public areas and all other jacks in secure areas as needed.

How the community answered

(59 responses)
  • A
    10% (6)
  • B
    3% (2)
  • C
    81% (48)
  • D
    5% (3)

Explanation

The best way is to disable all switch ports when they are not utilized. Switch them on when you need them. This way, you can prevent external contractors from physically plugging devices in to company's network jacks.

Topics

#port security#switch ports#physical security#network access control

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