100-150 Question 125
Select 3A network technician is troubleshooting connectivity issues for an employee's workstation. The technician identifies the workstation as an endpoint device. Which of the following devices could also be considered endpoint devices in a network?
- A
A smartphone connected to the corporate Wi-Fi
- B
A network switch providing connectivity to multiple devices
- C
A printer connected to the network via Ethernet
- D
A firewall securing the network perimeter
- E
A laptop accessing shared files on a server
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Correct answers: A, C, E
Explanation
Endpoint devices are devices that connect directly to a network and either consume or generate data. Examples include user devices like laptops and smartphones, as well as peripherals like networked printers. Intermediary devices such as switches and security devices like firewalls are not considered endpoint devices because they primarily facilitate or secure communication between endpoints.
- A. Correct.
A smartphone is considered an endpoint device because it connects directly to the network to send and receive data.
- B. Incorrect.
A network switch is not considered an endpoint device. It is an intermediary device that facilitates communication between endpoint devices.
- C. Correct.
A printer connected via Ethernet is an endpoint device because it directly interfaces with the network to perform tasks such as printing.
- D. Incorrect.
A firewall is not an endpoint device. It is a network security device used to monitor and control traffic at the network perimeter.
- E. Correct.
A laptop is an endpoint device because it connects to the network directly to access resources and perform tasks.