CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 359

A new company recently moved into an empty office space. Within days, users in the next office began noticing increased latency and packet drops with their Wi-Fi-connected devices. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason for this issue?

Answer options

• A. Channel overlap
• B. Distance from the AP
• C. Bandwidth latency
• D. Disabled WPS
• E. Network congestion

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as channel overlap occurs when multiple Wi-Fi networks operate on the same channel, leading to interference and performance issues. The other options, such as distance from the AP, bandwidth latency, and disabled WPS, do not directly account for the immediate effect of increased latency and packet drops observed by the users in the adjacent office.