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N10-005 · Question #798
N10-005 Question #798: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is C: Switch. A basic SOHO network for wired and wireless devices requires a switch to interconnect the wired clients and a WAP to provide the secure wireless segment. No advanced security appliances are needed for this minimal setup.
Question
A SOHO client has tasked Joe, a technician, with setting up a basic SOHO network to support four laptops and one desktop PC. The client would also like to have a basic wireless network to use for internal devices only that is secure. Given the list of requirements, which of the following devices would Joe need to purchase for his client? (Select TWO).
Options
- AIDS
- BRepeater
- CSwitch
- DWAP
- EUTM device
Explanation
A basic SOHO network for wired and wireless devices requires a switch to interconnect the wired clients and a WAP to provide the secure wireless segment. No advanced security appliances are needed for this minimal setup.
Common mistakes.
- A. An IDS (Intrusion Detection System) is an enterprise-grade security device that is not required for a basic SOHO setup with four laptops and one desktop.
- B. A repeater extends the range of an existing wireless signal and is not needed when building a new, small-scale wireless network from scratch.
- E. A UTM (Unified Threat Management) device provides advanced security features that far exceed the stated basic requirements of this SOHO deployment.
Concept tested. Basic SOHO network device selection
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