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CompTIA N10-009 Exam - Topic 5 Question 40 Discussion

Which of the following could provide a lightweight and private connection to a remote box?
D) Secure Shell
A) Site-to-site VPN
B) Telnet
C) Console

CompTIA N10-009 Exam - Topic 5 Question 40 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's N10-009 exam
Question #: 40
Topic #: 5
[All N10-009 Questions]

Which of the following could provide a lightweight and private connection to a remote box?

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Suggested Answer: D

Secure Shell (SSH) is a protocol used to securely access remote devices over an unsecured network. It provides encrypted command-line access and is a lightweight and secure method of remote administration.

A . Site-to-site VPN connects entire networks, not just a single host.

B . Telnet is not secure; it transmits data (including credentials) in plaintext.

C . Console access is direct via serial cable, not remote.

Reference:

CompTIA Network+ N10-009 Official Objectives: 2.6 -- Configure and troubleshoot remote access.


by Yolando at Jun 18, 2026, 01:13 PM

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Mi
2 days ago
Console access is super private, but not remote.
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Clemencia
7 days ago
I thought Telnet was still a thing?
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Timothy
12 days ago
Definitely Secure Shell for secure connections!
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Gilberto
17 days ago
I feel like I’ve seen questions like this before, and Secure Shell always comes up as the secure choice.
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Josephine
22 days ago
Telnet is definitely not secure, but I’m not sure about the console option. Does it even provide a connection?
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Kaycee
28 days ago
I remember practicing with Secure Shell; it seems like the best option for a private connection, right?
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Chandra
1 month ago
I think a Site-to-site VPN is more for connecting networks, not just a single remote box.
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