CompTIA N10-009 Exam - Topic 3 Question 31 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's N10-009 exam

Question #: 31
Topic #: 3

[All N10-009 Questions]

Which of the following allows a user to connect to an isolated device on a stand-alone network?

AJump box

BAPI gateway

CSecure Shell (SSH)

DClientless VPN

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Suggested Answer: A

A jump box is a hardened system that provides secure access to isolated or sensitive devices on a separate network.

Breakdown of Options:

A . Jump box -- Correct answer. Acts as a middle point for secure remote access.

B . API gateway -- Used for managing API calls, not remote access to isolated devices.

C . Secure Shell (SSH) -- Requires direct connectivity, which may not be available for an isolated device.

D . Clientless VPN -- Allows web-based VPN access, but does not guarantee access to isolated devices.

CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Official Study Guide -- Domain 3.4: Implement secure remote access methods.

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Omer

2 months ago

A) Jump box is definitely the most straightforward option here.

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Mozelle

2 months ago

I feel like D) Clientless VPN could work too, but it’s not as direct.

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Stevie

2 months ago

True, but SSH needs a direct connection first. Jump box is more versatile.

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Oretha

3 months ago

What about C) Secure Shell? It’s also for remote access.

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Leatha

3 months ago

I agree, A) Jump box is the best choice. Makes sense!

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Raymon

3 months ago

I think it's A) Jump box. It connects to isolated devices.

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Verlene

4 months ago

Not sure about that, sounds too simple to be true.

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Rochell

4 months ago

Wait, is a Clientless VPN really an option here?

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Beth

4 months ago

Definitely A) Jump box, no doubt about it.

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Julio

4 months ago

I thought it was C) Secure Shell (SSH).

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Jess

4 months ago

C) Secure Shell (SSH) is the way to go! Gotta love that secure terminal access.

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Fernanda

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought API gateways were for managing APIs, not for connecting to isolated devices.

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Angella

5 months ago

I feel like clientless VPNs are more about accessing resources without a client, so I’m leaning towards jump box as the answer.

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Rosenda

5 months ago

I remember practicing a question about remote access tools, and I think SSH was mentioned, but it might not be the best fit here.

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Stevie

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. I know SSH can be used for remote access, but I'm not sure if that applies to an isolated stand-alone network. Hmm, I'll have to think about it some more.

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Antonio

5 months ago

A) Jump box is the right answer!

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Annelle

5 months ago

Okay, let me break this down. A jump box is used to access other systems, not connect directly. API gateway is for web services. I'm leaning towards SSH as the best option here.

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