CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 375

A technician is configuring a printer for a client. The technician connects the printer to the network, but is unsure how to determine its switchport. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST to locate the switchport?

Answer options

• A. Perform a DNS lookup on the server.
• B. Set up an SSH session to the desktop.
• C. Reference the ARP table in the router.
• D. Configure port security on the switch.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because referencing the ARP table in the router will help the technician identify which switchport the printer is connected to by showing the MAC address associated with the printer's IP address. Options A and B are not directly related to identifying the switchport, and D addresses security measures rather than locating the device.