CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 566

Users have reported an issue connecting to a server over the network. A workstation was recently added to the network and configured with a shared USB printer. Which of the following is most likely causing the issue?

Answer options

• A. The switch is oversubscribed and cannot handle the additional throughput.
• B. The printer is tying up the server with DHCP discover messages.
• C. The web server's back end was designed for only single-threaded applications.
• D. The workstation was configured with a static IP that is the same as the server.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because having two devices on the same network with the same static IP address will lead to an IP address conflict, preventing proper communication. Options A, B, and C do not directly relate to the scenario presented, as they involve issues that would not typically stem from the addition of a workstation and printer.