CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) — Question 64

Which of the following is the most likely reason an insurance brokerage would enforce VPN usage?

Answer options

• A. To encrypt sensitive data in transit
• B. To secure the endpoints
• C. To maintain contractual agreements
• D. To comply with data retention requirements

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because VPNs primarily provide encryption for data transmitted over the internet, protecting sensitive information from interception. Options B, C, and D focus on other aspects of security and compliance that may not directly relate to the primary function of a VPN, which is data encryption during transit.