Which of the following is a common measure within a Local Area Network (LAN) to provide en additional level of security through segmentation?

The correct answer is A. Building Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN). Building Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN) is a common measure within a Local Area Network (LAN) to provide an additional level of security through segmentation. A VLAN is a logical grouping of network devices that share the same broadcast domain, regardless of their physical lo

Submitted by ngozi_ng· Mar 5, 2026Communication and Network Security

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ABuilding Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN)
BBuilding Demilitarized Zones (DMZ)
CImplementing a virus scanner
DImplementing an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

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Building Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN) is a common measure within a Local Area Network (LAN) to provide an additional level of security through segmentation. A VLAN is a logical grouping of network devices that share the same broadcast domain, regardless of their physical location or connection. A VLAN can be used to segment a LAN into smaller subnetworks based on criteria such as function, department, or security level. A VLAN can enhance the security of a LAN by isolating the traffic and data of different groups, preventing unauthorized access or communication, reducing the attack surface, and improving the performance and manageability of

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