Which of the following BEST describes a rogue Access Point (AP)?

The correct answer is C. An AP connected to the wired infrastructure but not under the management of authorized network. A rogue Access Point (AP) is an AP connected to the wired infrastructure but not under the management of authorized network administrators. A rogue AP can pose a serious security threat, as it can allow unauthorized access to the network, bypass security controls, and expose

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

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AAn AP that is not protected by a firewall
BAn AP not configured to use Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) with Triple Data Encryption
CAn AP connected to the wired infrastructure but not under the management of authorized network
DAn AP infected by any kind of Trojan or Malware

How the community answered

(30 responses)

B
3% (1)
C
93% (28)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

A rogue Access Point (AP) is an AP connected to the wired infrastructure but not under the management of authorized network administrators. A rogue AP can pose a serious security threat, as it can allow unauthorized access to the network, bypass security controls, and expose

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