N10-005 · Question #398
A technician needs to install network device in a SOHO network. The office requires 9 wired workstations to share and print data. Which of the following can the technician use?
The correct answer is A. A 12 port unmanaged switch. A 12-port unmanaged switch is the only option that provides enough ports for all 9 wired workstations without a port deficit.
Question
A technician needs to install network device in a SOHO network. The office requires 9 wired workstations to share and print data. Which of the following can the technician use?
Options
- AA 12 port unmanaged switch.
- BA wired router with an 8 port switch and a WAN port.
- CA wireless router with an 8 port switch, and a WAN port.
- DA 8 port firewall with one console port.
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Why each option
A 12-port unmanaged switch is the only option that provides enough ports for all 9 wired workstations without a port deficit.
A 12-port unmanaged switch provides 12 available data ports, which is sufficient to connect all 9 wired workstations with ports to spare. Unmanaged switches are cost-effective and appropriate for simple SOHO environments where no advanced configuration is needed.
A wired router with an 8-port switch only provides 8 LAN ports, which is one short of the 9 ports required for all workstations.
A wireless router with an 8-port switch also only provides 8 LAN ports, insufficient for 9 wired workstations.
An 8-port firewall with one console port still only provides 8 data ports; the console port is a management-only port and cannot be used for workstation connectivity.
Concept tested: Selecting appropriate network hardware for SOHO port requirements
Source: https://www.comptia.org/certifications/network
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