CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) — Question 353

A network support technician takes a call from an office manager who wants to change the wireless security key on the access point in that particular office. The office manager explains that a label on the access point indicates it has an IP address of 10.0.100.2. Which of the following should the technician use to connect securely to the access point to make the change?

Answer options

• A. RDP to 10.0.100.2
• B. SSH to 10.0.100.2
• C. HTTP to 10.0.100.2
• D. Telnet to 10.0.100.2

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct choice is B, SSH to 10.0.100.2, because SSH provides a secure way to connect to the access point, ensuring that the wireless security key change is protected. Options A (RDP) and C (HTTP) do not offer the necessary security for this task, while D (Telnet) is also insecure as it transmits data in plaintext.