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SY0-701 · Question #308

A systems administrator is redesigning now devices will perform network authentication. The following requirements need to be met: - An existing Internal certificate must be used. - Wired and…

The correct answer is A. 802.IX. 802.1X is a network access control protocol that provides an authentication mechanism to devices trying to connect to a LAN or WLAN. It supports the use of certificates for authentication, can quarantine unapproved devices, and ensures that only approved and updated devices can…

Submitted by ahmad_uae· Mar 6, 2026Security architecture

Question

A systems administrator is redesigning now devices will perform network authentication. The following requirements need to be met:

  • An existing Internal certificate must be used.
  • Wired and wireless networks must be supported
  • Any unapproved device should be Isolated in a quarantine subnet
  • Approved devices should be updated before accessing resources

Which of the following would best meet the requirements?

Options

  • A802.IX
  • BEAP
  • CRADIUS
  • DWPA2

How the community answered

(32 responses)
  • A
    78% (25)
  • B
    6% (2)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    13% (4)

Explanation

802.1X is a network access control protocol that provides an authentication mechanism to devices trying to connect to a LAN or WLAN. It supports the use of certificates for authentication, can quarantine unapproved devices, and ensures that only approved and updated devices can access network resources. This protocol best meets the requirements of securing both wired and wireless networks with internal certificates.

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