100-150 Question 166
Select 2You are tasked with connecting a new desktop computer to a network. The computer has an Ethernet port, and the network switch has several available ports. Which of the following ports on the switch can you use to successfully connect the desktop computer?
- A
An Ethernet port on the switch
- B
A console port on the switch
- C
A fiber optic port on the switch
- D
A PoE-enabled Ethernet port on the switch
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Correct answers: A, D
Explanation
To connect a desktop computer to the network, you need to use a standard Ethernet port on the switch. PoE-enabled Ethernet ports also support standard Ethernet connections. However, console ports are only for device configuration and cannot connect end devices, and fiber optic ports require additional hardware for compatibility with Ethernet devices.
- A. Correct.
An Ethernet port on the switch is designed for connecting devices like computers, printers, and other network end devices. It is appropriate for the desktop computer.
- B. Incorrect.
A console port is used exclusively for device management and configuration. It cannot be used to connect end devices like desktop computers to the network.
- C. Incorrect.
A fiber optic port requires a fiber optic connection, which is incompatible with the Ethernet port on the desktop computer without additional hardware like a media converter.
- D. Correct.
A PoE-enabled Ethernet port on the switch can also be used to connect the desktop computer. Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality will not affect its ability to handle standard Ethernet data traffic.