Exam 220-1201 Topic 1 Question 21 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's 220-1201 exam
Question #: 21
Topic #: 1
A company wants to save printing costs by restricting network printer use. The company implements a solution that requires employees to authenticate to the printer to release print jobs Which of the following has the company implemented?

Suggested Answer: C Vote an answer

Badging is a form of authentication that requires employees to use a badge or ID card to release print jobs.
This solution reduces unnecessary printing by ensuring only authorized users print.
Why Not A (Access control list): While ACLs manage permissions, they are not used for physical authentication at printers.
Why Not B (Audit logging): Audit logs track actions but do not restrict printer access.
Why Not D (Print server): A print server manages print jobs but doesn't enforce authentication.
CompTIA A+ Exam Reference: Core 2 (220-1102), Section 2.5, authentication mechanisms.

by Peter at Oct 17, 2025, 12:43 PM

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