Exam 220-1001 topic 1 question 44 discussion

Actual exam question from CompTIA's 220-1001

Question #: 44
Topic #: 1

A technician is setting up a new wireless network at a branch office that previously had only wired connectivity with statically assigned IP addresses. After setting up the network, the technician configures a server to provide IP addresses to wireless clients. During testing, the technician is unable to access the Internet or named network resources. The technician receives a valid IP address from the DHCP server and can ping the default gateway.
Which of the following should be technician check NEXT to resolve this issue?

A. Ensure the options are configured to provide a DNS server.
B. Verify the Windows Firewall is turned off.
C. Configure the wireless network's SSID to be hidden.
D. Enable file and printer sharing in the OS.

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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️

by Takoyaki at Sept. 26, 2020, 2:57 p.m.

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Takoyaki

Highly Voted 4 years, 9 months ago

DNS is the most correct answer because local networks can use hostnames to find each other. Windows Firewall would not prevent an Internet connection. The visibility of the SSID is not relevant. Enabling file/printer sharing would not resolve Internet connectivity.

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DopeMcFly

4 years, 2 months ago

To add to this, when ever you see something like "the technician is unable to access the Internet", you should automatically assume DNS if its provided as an option.

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iLikeBeagButt

Highly Voted 3 years, 3 months ago

Key words = unable to access the Internet or named network resources = DNS

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Swift_Arsonist

Most Recent 3 years, 8 months ago

name networks. named = dns

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