Question

The __________ portion of LAN management software restricts access, records user activities and audit data, etc.

(a) Configuration management

(b) Security management

(c) Performance management

(d) Recovery management

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This interesting question is from STP Cables in chapter Security & Physical Layer of Computer Network

Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) Security management

To explain: The Security management portion of LAN management software restricts access, records user activities, and audit data. It is responsible for controlling access to the network based on predefined policy. The security management ensures authentication, confidentiality, and integrity in the LAN.