CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) — Question 111

A customer reports that a workstation has no internet connectivity. A technician confirms the port is disabled. Which of the following is most likely responsible for the issue?

Answer options

• A. Patch panel
• B. Physical NIC
• C. Managed switch
• D. Stand-alone firewall

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The managed switch is responsible for port configurations, including enabling or disabling ports. If the port is disabled, the managed switch is the most likely cause of the internet connectivity issue. The patch panel, physical NIC, and stand-alone firewall do not directly control the port status.