CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) — Question 171

A technician is setting up a WiFi-enabled thermostat for a customer, but the customer is concerned about IoT devices getting hacked.
Which of the following BEST address the customer's concerns? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Use the latest encryption standard on the wireless network and set a strong password.
• B. Enable two-factor authentication for the IoT device's cloud account, if it is available.
• C. Separate the IoT thermostat by segregating it in a DMZ network.
• D. Disable wireless access on the thermostat to make it unshakable.
• E. Upgrade the customer's router to the latest version to improve network security.
• F. Upgrade the customer's wireless network encryption to WPA.

Correct answer: A, C

Explanation

Using the latest encryption standard and a strong password (Option A) significantly enhances the security of the wireless network, making it harder for hackers to gain access. Segregating the IoT thermostat in a DMZ network (Option C) further isolates it from the main network, reducing vulnerability. Options B, D, E, and F provide some level of security but do not address the customer's concerns as effectively as A and C.