CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 300

A network technician needs to install security updates on several switches on the company's network. The management team wants this completed as quickly and efficiently as possible. Which of the following should the technician do to perform the updates?

Answer options

• A. Upload the security update onto each switch using a terminal emulator and a console cable.
• B. Configure a TFTP server, SSH into each device, and perform the update.
• C. Replace each old switch with new switches that have the updates already performed.
• D. Connect a USB memory stick to each switch and perform the update.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because configuring a TFTP server and using SSH allows for remote updates to multiple switches efficiently, minimizing downtime. Option A requires physical access to each switch, which is less efficient. Option C involves unnecessary hardware replacement rather than updating existing devices, and option D is cumbersome and time-consuming as it requires manual connection of a USB drive to each switch.