CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 676

Staff members notify a network technician that the wireless network is not working as expected and connectivity to wireless devices is intermittent. Some devices connect but then disconnect. The technician reviews the logs on the WAP controller and identifies thousands of connection attempts from unrecognized devices within a short amount of time. Which of the following is the most likely reason for the wireless network connectivity issue?

Answer options

• A. Wrong SSID
• B. Denial of service
• C. Interference
• D. Poor coverage

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as the numerous connection attempts from unrecognized devices suggest a Denial of Service (DoS) attack, overwhelming the network. The other options are less likely; an incorrect SSID would prevent connection attempts altogether, interference might not result in such a high number of attempts, and poor coverage would typically affect connectivity rather than cause excessive connection attempts.