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CompTIA 220-1201 Exam - Topic 4 Question 12 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's 220-1201 exam
Question #: 12
Topic #: 4
[All 220-1201 Questions]

Which of the following statements best summarize managed vs unmanaged switches? (Select two).

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Suggested Answer: C, D

Unmanaged switches require no configuration---they simply need to be plugged in and start working immediately, making them ideal for simple network setups.

Managed switches provide advanced features such as VLANs, SNMP monitoring, port security, and traffic management, but require configuration.

From CompTIA A+ 220-1101 Official Study Guide, Objective 2.2 -- Compare and contrast common networking hardware:

''Unmanaged switches operate out of the box with no configuration and are designed for simple connectivity. Managed switches allow for configuration, monitoring, and management of network traffic and security.''

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CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) Official Study Guide, Chapter 2: Networking Hardware

CompTIA Exam Objectives 220-1101, Domain 2.2


by Sharika at Nov 20, 2025, 04:05 AM

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Zita
18 hours ago
E is false, managed switches definitely need some setup.
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Wade
6 days ago
Definitely D, managed switches have way more features.
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Pearlie
11 days ago
Wait, managed switches consume less power? That’s surprising!
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Anglea
16 days ago
I disagree, A is misleading. Unmanaged switches are usually cheaper.
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Tuyet
21 days ago
C and D are spot on!
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Kendra
27 days ago
F is wrong - managed switches actually use more power to run all those fancy features.
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Ozell
1 month ago
I'm just glad I don't have to manage my own switches. That sounds like a lot of work!
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Roslyn
1 month ago
Managed switches are like the Swiss Army knives of networking - they can do it all, but you gotta put in the work to configure them.
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Mohammad
1 month ago
C and D are the correct answers. Unmanaged switches are plug-and-play, while managed switches have more advanced features.
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Elin
2 months ago
I feel like unmanaged switches might not have security features, but I can't recall exactly. Maybe A and D?
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Veronika
2 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about managed switches having more features, so D seems likely.
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Darrin
2 months ago
I'm feeling good about this. The key is remembering that managed switches have more features and capabilities, while unmanaged are more plug-and-play.
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Carman
2 months ago
Okay, I've got this. C and D are the correct answers. Unmanaged switches are easy to set up, while managed switches have more functionality.
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Dyan
2 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll go with C and D, but I'm not 100% confident in my answer.
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Page
2 months ago
I think unmanaged switches are usually cheaper and just plug and play, right? So maybe C and D?
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Jaclyn
3 months ago
I practiced a question like this, and I think C is definitely true for unmanaged switches. D also makes sense since managed ones are more advanced.
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Rodney
3 months ago
I'm not sure about B - I thought managed switches had more security capabilities. And E is definitely wrong, managed switches require configuration.
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Lea
3 months ago
I think C and D are the best answers here. Unmanaged switches are plug-and-play, while managed switches have more advanced features.
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Paulina
3 months ago
Managed switches really do have a lot of features.
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