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FC0-U71 Practice Question: A small office uses a single ISP-provided…
A small office uses a single ISP-provided modem/router combination device. Employees need to connect their desktops and printers to the network. Which of the following devices would allow them to connect multiple wired devices and also extend wireless coverage?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often think a wireless access point can both add wired ports and extend Wi-Fi, but typical WAPs have only one uplink port. A switch provides the multiple wired ports needed, while the existing router's Wi-Fi covers wireless needs.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Switch
A switch allows multiple wired devices like desktops and printers to connect to the network via Ethernet ports. The existing ISP modem/router combo already provides wireless coverage, so a switch adds wired ports without additional routing functions. While a switch does not extend wireless coverage, the built-in wireless of the ISP device can be used; if further wireless extension is needed, a separate wireless access point would be required. Among the given options, only the switch provides the necessary wired ports for the multiple devices.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Wireless access point
Why it's wrong here
A wireless access point typically has a single Ethernet port, not multiple ports for several wired devices, so it cannot directly connect multiple desktops and printers.
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Modem
Why it's wrong here
A modem connects to the ISP and typically has only one Ethernet port.
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Switch
Why this is correct
A switch provides multiple Ethernet ports to connect desktops and printers, and it works with the existing ISP router's wireless to provide both wired and wireless connectivity.
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Hub
Why it's wrong here
A hub does not extend wireless coverage and is not commonly used due to performance issues.
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