CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 548

A company wants to reconfigure an existing wireless infrastructure. The company needs to ensure the projected WAP placement will provide proper signal strength to all workstations. Which of the following should the company use to best fulfill the requirements?

Answer options

• A. Network diagram
• B. WPS
• C. 802.1X
• D. Heat map

Correct answer: D

Explanation

A heat map is the most effective tool for visualizing signal strength coverage across an area, allowing the company to identify optimal WAP placements. A network diagram provides an overview of connections but does not indicate signal strength. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a method for connecting devices securely, and 802.1X is an authentication protocol, neither of which addresses signal coverage.