CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 314

A technician has replaced a customer's desktop with a known-good model from storage. However, the replacement desktop will not connect to network resources.
The technician suspects the desktop has not been kept up to date with security patches. Which of the following is MOST likely in place?

Answer options

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, NAC (Network Access Control), which restricts access to network resources for devices that do not meet specific security requirements, such as having the latest security patches. Options A (ACL) relates to access lists and does not specifically address security compliance, while C (Traffic shaping), D (SDN), and E (NTP) do not pertain to device compliance or security patching.