CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 190

A client who shares office space and an IT closet with another company recently reported connectivity issues throughout the network. Multiple third-party vendors regularly perform on-site maintenance in the shared IT closet. Which of the following security techniques would BEST secure the physical networking equipment?

Answer options

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Disabling unneeded switchports helps secure the physical networking equipment by preventing unauthorized access to the network. While role-based access, changing default passwords, and configuring access control lists are important security measures, they do not directly address the physical security of the networking equipment in a shared environment.