CompTIA N10-009 Exam - Topic 4 Question 9 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's N10-009 exam

Question #: 9
Topic #: 4

A systems administrator is configuring a new device to be added to the network. The administrator is planning to perform device hardening prior to connecting the device. Which of the following should the administrator do first?

AUpdate the network ACLs.

BPlace the device in a screened subnet.

CEnable content filtering.

DChange the default admin passwords.

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Suggested Answer: D

Changing default admin passwords is a fundamental first step in device hardening to prevent unauthorized access.

by Blair at Sep 07, 2024, 11:18 PM

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Maurine

3 months ago

I disagree, hardening starts with passwords, not ACLs.

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Francisca

3 months ago

Surprised no one mentioned enabling content filtering!

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Pamella

3 months ago

Updating ACLs should be the priority, right?

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Chery

4 months ago

I think placing it in a screened subnet is more important.

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Mammie

4 months ago

Definitely change the default admin passwords first!

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Muriel

4 months ago

Updating network ACLs sounds relevant, but I think the default passwords should be changed first to prevent unauthorized access.

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Carin

4 months ago

I feel like enabling content filtering is important, but it might come after the initial hardening steps.

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Juliann

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think placing the device in a screened subnet might be more about network segmentation than hardening.

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Onita

5 months ago

I remember we talked about changing default admin passwords as a crucial first step in hardening devices. It seems like the right choice here.

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Michel

5 months ago

This is a good test of my network security knowledge. I'll methodically evaluate each option and determine the best first step for device hardening.

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Ailene

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the options here. I'll need to carefully consider the sequence of actions for properly hardening a new network device before connecting it.

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Micheal

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I'll need to think through the proper order of steps for securing a new network device.

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Ciara

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward network security question. I'd start by reviewing the options and thinking through the logical steps for device hardening.

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Juliana

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The first step is to change the default admin passwords to prevent unauthorized access. That's the foundation for hardening the device.

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Sunny

5 months ago

I'm a little unsure about the details of the Business Context Viewer. I'll need to review my notes carefully.

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Tasia

1 year ago

Haha, default passwords? What is this, the 90s? I'd go with B) Place the device in a screened subnet. Isolation is key, folks!

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Gianna

1 year ago

Changing those default passwords? Pfft, that's so 2010. I'd go for C) Enable content filtering. Gotta keep an eye on the traffic, my dude.

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Benedict

1 year ago

User 3: I think updating the network ACLs should also be a priority to restrict unauthorized access.

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Susana

1 year ago

User 2: Definitely, it's important to monitor the traffic for any suspicious activity.

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Corazon

1 year ago

User 1: I agree, enabling content filtering is a good idea.

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Harrison

1 year ago

D) Change the default admin passwords. Definitely the first step. Wouldn't want anyone getting in with the default creds. That's just asking for trouble!

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