CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) — Question 389

A technician needs to secure and optimize traffic on a local network by separating client workstations from web servers. The technician only has administrative permissions on the Layer 2 switch to which all of the devices are connected. Which of the following should the technician complete to accomplish this goal?

Answer options

• A. Create a separate DHCP scope for the web servers.
• B. Implement an ACL on the switch.
• C. Place the web servers in a DMZ.
• D. Configure the web servers in a separate VLAN.
• E. Set up the web servers on a different domain.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because configuring the web servers in a separate VLAN effectively isolates them from client workstations, optimizing and securing traffic. Option A does not address network segmentation, option B is insufficient without VLANs for isolation, option C is not applicable as DMZs are typically used for external access, and option E does not achieve the required traffic management within the local network.