If the administrator is concerned a new discovery tool could disrupt operations, the safest option is to configure scheduled scans. Network+ (N10-009) operations guidance emphasizes minimizing impact by running potentially noisy tasks (discovery, vulnerability checks, inventory scans) during defined maintenance windows or off-peak hours. A scheduled scan allows controlled timing, predictable load, and easier coordination with change management, monitoring, and support teams. This reduces the risk of saturating links, overwhelming devices with queries, or triggering alerts during business-critical periods.
Ad hoc scanning is on-demand and may occur at any time, which increases the chance of disruption if run during peak usage. Authenticated versus unauthenticated describes whether the scanner uses credentials to log into systems for deeper visibility; that choice affects depth and accuracy, but it doesn't directly address when scanning occurs to reduce business impact. An authenticated scan can still be disruptive if run at the wrong time, and an unauthenticated scan can still generate significant traffic. Since the key concern is operational disruption, controlling scan timing via scheduled scans is the best mitigation.

Least privilege network access is a principle that restricts users' access rights to only what is necessary for them to perform their job functions. In this case, the accountant's access is limited to only the financial department's shared folders, ensuring that they cannot access other parts of the network unnecessarily. This reduces the risk of unauthorized access and potential data breaches.

The MPO (Multi-fiber Push On) connector is designed to handle multiple fiber strands in a single connector, and it is commonly used with high-density transceivers like QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable).
QSFP can support up to four channels (hence " quad " ), and MPO connectors can interface multiple fibers (e.
g., 8, 12, 24), making them ideal for 40Gbps or 100Gbps deployments.
RJ45 (A) is used for Ethernet over copper.
ST (B) and LC (C) are single-fiber connectors - they don ' t support the multi-fiber needs of QSFP setups.
# Therefore, MPO is the correct connector type for this use case.
Reference:CompTIA Network+ N10-009 Official Study Guide - Objective 3.1: " Compare and contrast different types of connectors and transceivers. "

EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol) has a default administrative distance (AD) value of 90 for internal routes. The administrative distance is used to rate the trustworthiness of routing information received from different routing protocols. EIGRP, developed by Cisco, has an AD of 90, which is lower than that of RIP (120) and OSPF (110), making it more preferred if multiple protocols provide a route to the same destination.Reference: CompTIA Network+ study materials.

To implement data loss prevention (DLP) and restrict user access to social media platforms and personal cloud storage, the company should deploy content filtering. Content filtering examines the data being transmitted over the network and can block specific types of content or websites based on predefined policies. This type of filtering is effective in preventing access to specific web services and ensuring that sensitive information does not leave the network through unauthorized channels. Port, DNS, and MAC filtering serve different purposes and are not as effective for DLP in this context.
Reference: CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam Objectives - Network Security section.