CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) — Question 330

A technician is unable to connect to a network device via SSH. Which of the following cables should the technician use as an alternative connection method with a laptop?

Answer options

• A. Serial
• B. HDMI
• C. Parallel
• D. Lightning

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A. A Serial cable is commonly used for console connections to network devices, allowing the technician to access the device directly when SSH is not available. The other options, such as HDMI, Parallel, and Lightning, are not suitable for console access to network devices.