CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 840

To access production applications and data, developers must first connect remotely to a different server. From there, the developers are able to access production data. Which of the following does this BEST represent?

Answer options

• A. A management plane
• B. A proxy server
• C. An out-of-band management device
• D. A site-to-site VPN
• E. A jump box

Correct answer: E

Explanation

The correct answer is E, a jump box, as it is specifically designed to provide secure access to production environments by serving as a bridge. The other options, while related to network management and security, do not serve the same purpose of facilitating remote access to production systems.