Exam 220-1201 Topic 1 Question 173 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's 220-1201 exam
Question #: 173
Topic #: 1
A support technician receives a call stating that a user has added a device to the network. The user used the same configurations from another workstation. When both workstations are turned on, neither can access the network reliably. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the issue?

Suggested Answer: A Vote an answer

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:
If two devices have thesame static IP address, anIP conflictoccurs. This results in both devices being intermittently disconnected or unable to communicate on the network. It's a common mistake when copying configurations manually.
* Option B:DNS conflicts wouldn't cause total disconnection - and wouldn't occur just from copying IP settings.
* Option C:A cable issue would only affect one workstation.
* Option D:Switchport security issues wouldn't affect both machines simultaneously unless port security was configured very specifically.
CompTIA A+ Core 1 Exam Objective Reference:
* Objective 2.6: Given a scenario, configure and troubleshoot network connectivity.

by Miles at Apr 29, 2026, 03:04 PM

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