A company is installing IP security cameras in a parking garage. The cameras are PoE-capable and will be connected to a switch. What is the primary benefit of using PoE for these cameras?

It allows the cameras to route traffic between VLANs.

It increases the wireless range of the cameras.

It encrypts video traffic to prevent eavesdropping.

It provides power and data over a single Ethernet cable.

Which feature is characteristic of a next-generation firewall (NGFW) compared to a traditional firewall?

Network address translation (NAT)

A company wants to replace its legacy firewall with a device that can inspect traffic at the application layer, enforce policies based on application identity, and also block known malicious traffic in real time. Which network component best meets these requirements?

A next-generation firewall (NGFW)

An intrusion prevention system (IPS) only

What is the primary benefit of using a network controller in a large enterprise network?

Provides wireless connectivity to clients

Centralized management and configuration of network devices

Increased bandwidth for all users

Eliminates the need for security policies

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1.1 Explain the Role and Function of Network Components 200-301 Practice Questions (Page 8)

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36application · medium
A company is installing IP security cameras in a parking garage. The cameras are PoE-capable and will be connected to a switch. What is the primary benefit of using PoE for these cameras?
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37foundation · easy
Which feature is characteristic of a next-generation firewall (NGFW) compared to a traditional firewall?
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38application · medium
A company wants to replace its legacy firewall with a device that can inspect traffic at the application layer, enforce policies based on application identity, and also block known malicious traffic in real time. Which network component best meets these requirements?
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39application · medium
A university has deployed 200 access points across multiple buildings. The IT team wants to manage all access points from a single interface, push configuration changes centrally, and enforce consistent security policies. Which network component should be used?
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40foundation · easy
What is the primary benefit of using a network controller in a large enterprise network?
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