N10-009 · Question #83
A network administrator is configuring a new switch and wants to ensure that only assigned devices can connect to the switch. Which of the following should the administrator do?
The correct answer is C. Enable port security. To ensure that only assigned devices can connect to a switch, the network administrator should enable port security. Port security restricts port access based on MAC addresses, allowing only pre- configured devices to connect to the network. This helps prevent unauthorized…
Question
A network administrator is configuring a new switch and wants to ensure that only assigned devices can connect to the switch. Which of the following should the administrator do?
Options
- AConfigure ACLs.
- BImplement a captive portal.
- CEnable port security.
- DDisable unnecessary services.
How the community answered
(65 responses)- A8% (5)
- B3% (2)
- C75% (49)
- D14% (9)
Explanation
To ensure that only assigned devices can connect to a switch, the network administrator should enable port security. Port security restricts port access based on MAC addresses, allowing only pre- configured devices to connect to the network. This helps prevent unauthorized devices from gaining access to the network. Other options like configuring ACLs, implementing a captive portal, or disabling unnecessary services serve different security purposes and do not directly restrict physical port access based on device identity.
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