CompTIA Network+ (N10-006) — Question 58

A company utilizes a patching server to regularly update their PC's. After the latest round of patching all of the older PCs with non-gigabit Ethernet cards become disconnected from the network and now require a technician to fix the issue locally at each PC.
Which of the following should be done to prevent this issue in the future?

Answer options

• A. Enable automatic rebooting of the PCs after patching is completed
• B. Require the patching server to update the oldest PCs off hours
• C. Disable automatic driver updates to PCs on the patching server
• D. Throttle the connection speed of the patching server to match older PCs

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because throttling the connection speed of the patching server ensures that older PCs with non-gigabit Ethernet cards can handle the data transfer without becoming disconnected. Options A and B do not address the root cause of the disconnection issue, and option C may prevent necessary driver updates that could enhance performance or compatibility.