Exam CAS-004 topic 1 question 168 discussion

Actual exam question from CompTIA's CAS-004

Question #: 168
Topic #: 1

An HVAC contractor requested network connectivity permission to remotely support/troubleshoot equipment issues at a company location. Currently, the company does not have a process that allows vendors remote access to the corporate network. Which of the following solutions represents the BEST course of action to allow the contractor access?

A. Add the vendor's equipment to the existing network. Give the vendor access through the standard corporate VPN.
B. Give the vendor a standard desktop PC to attach the equipment to. Give the vendor access through the standard corporate VPN.
C. Establish a certification process for the vendor. Allow certified vendors access to the VDI to monitor and maintain the HVAC equipment.
D. Create a dedicated segment with no access to the corporate network. Implement dedicated VPN hardware for vendor access.

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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️

by Mr_BuCk3th34D at Dec. 27, 2022, 4:09 p.m.

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BiteSize

1 year ago

Selected Answer: D

Simple yet effective Source: Verifying each answer against Chat GPT, my experience, other test banks, a written book, and weighing in the discussion from all users to create a 100% accurate guide for myself before I take the exam. (It isn't easy because of the time needed, but it is doing my diligence)

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FOURDUE

1 year, 6 months ago

Selected Answer: D

here is why it is NOT C... Establish a certification process for the vendor. Allow certified vendors access to the VDI to monitor and maintain the HVAC equipment. i dont believe that adding them to the virtual desktop infrastructure is the best solution.. vague answer that could mean other VDI components.. D is more specific.

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AnnoyingIAGuy

1 year, 6 months ago

Selected Answer: D

D is the best answer. Easiest and most cost efficient

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Mr_BuCk3th34D

1 year, 7 months ago

Selected Answer: D

I'm leaning towards C, but D could be right too.. By establishing a certification process, the company can ensure that the vendor has the necessary skills and knowledge to securely access and troubleshoot the HVAC equipment. Using the VDI allows the company to provide the vendor with a virtual desktop that is isolated from the corporate network, reducing the risk of any potential security breaches. Creating a dedicated segment with no access to the corporate network and implementing dedicated VPN hardware for vendor access (option D) would be a more secure solution, but it would require additional hardware and configuration and may not be necessary if the vendor is only accessing the HVAC equipment.

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tefyayaydu

9 months, 1 week ago

This one isn't as clear cut either. The problem specifically states there is no process to let vendors access the 'corporate' network and then asks what's the best way to provide this 'access'? Assuming they meant to provide access to the 'corporate' network, then D doesn't work. I agree that it could go both ways.

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