What is the primary difference between a physical Network Access Control (NAC) solution and a virtual NAC solution?

Virtual NAC does not require authentication of devices

Physical NAC is deployed as dedicated hardware, while virtual NAC runs as software on a hypervisor

Physical NAC is less secure than virtual NAC

Physical NAC only works on wired networks, while virtual NAC only works on wireless networks

A company is designing a new network for a remote office. The office is in a location with frequent power outages. The company wants to ensure that the network remains operational during outages. Which measure is most important?

Implement a network access control (NAC) solution.

Deploy a host-based firewall on all servers.

Use fiber optic cabling for all network connections.

Install redundant uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) for critical network equipment.

What is the primary role of Network Access Control (NAC) in enforcing access policies?

To encrypt all data transmitted over the network

To authenticate and authorize devices before they connect to the network

To provide a firewall between network segments

To monitor network traffic for malicious activity

Which transmission medium is most susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and should be routed away from power cables?

Shielded twisted pair (STP) cable

Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable

Which of the following is a host-based endpoint security measure?

Network intrusion prevention system (NIPS)

Host-based intrusion detection system (HIDS)

Virtual private network (VPN) concentrator

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A company is designing a new network for a remote office. The office is in a location with frequent power outages. The company wants to ensure that the network remains operational during outages. Which measure is most important?
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What is the primary role of Network Access Control (NAC) in enforcing access policies?
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Which transmission medium is most susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and should be routed away from power cables?
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