CompTIA Exam N10-008 Topic 2 Question 60 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's N10-008 exam

Question #: 60
Topic #: 2

A packet has a destination address that is located outside of the local network. Which of the following should be used to route this packet out of the local network?

ADNS server

BLoad balancer

CDHCP server

DDefault gateway

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Suggested Answer: D

Default Gateway: The default gateway is the IP address of the router that connects the local network to external networks (such as the internet). When a packet's destination address is outside the local network, it is sent to the default gateway for further routing.

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Mari

6 months ago

The DNS server? More like the 'Do Not Send' server. I'm sticking with D) Default gateway - it's the GPS for my packets, and I don't want to end up in the wrong neighborhood.

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Skye

5 months ago

Definitely sticking with D) Default gateway, it's the safest bet for routing packets to the right destination.

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Odelia

5 months ago

Yeah, the DNS server is more for translating domain names to IP addresses, not for routing packets out of the network.

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Lili

5 months ago

I agree, the default gateway is like the GPS for packets, it knows the way out of the local network.

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Denae

6 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think A) DNS server is used for domain name resolution, not routing packets.

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Rebbecca

6 months ago

I'm feeling a little DHCP tonight, but I think the default gateway is the way to go. It's the bouncer that makes sure my packets get to the right party.

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Alisha

5 months ago

Definitely, the default gateway routes packets outside of the local network.

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Stefany

5 months ago

It makes sure your packets get to the right party.

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Rikki

5 months ago

Yeah, the default gateway is like the bouncer for packets.

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Kimberely

6 months ago

I think the default gateway is the way to go.

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Annamae

6 months ago

I agree with Serita. The default gateway is used to route packets outside of the local network.

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Dominque

7 months ago

Definitely D) Default gateway. It's like the tollbooth on the highway - it's the only way to get your packet out of the local network.

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Marg

6 months ago

Exactly, it's like the exit ramp for your packet to leave the local network.

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Ilona

6 months ago

I always remember it as the 'gateway' to the outside world.

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Galen

6 months ago

Yes, you're right. The default gateway is the way out of the local network.

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Serita

7 months ago

I think the answer is D) Default gateway.

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Willard

7 months ago

D) Default gateway is the way to go. It's the traffic cop that directs the flow of packets out of the local network.

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Caprice

7 months ago

I'm going with D) Default gateway. It's like the GPS for my packets - it knows the way out of the neighborhood.

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Kristofer

6 months ago

It's important to have the right default gateway configured to ensure smooth routing of packets outside the local network.

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Dorathy

6 months ago

I always rely on the default gateway to send my packets to their intended destination.

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Nada

6 months ago

Yes, you're right! The default gateway is the correct choice to route packets outside of the local network.

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Berry

7 months ago

I'm going with D) Default gateway. It's like the GPS for my packets - it knows the way out of the neighborhood.

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Janna

7 months ago

D) Default gateway, of course! It's like the bouncer at the party - it decides who gets to leave the local network and where they go.

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Alison

7 months ago

A) DNS server won't help here. It's all about the default gateway making sure packets get to their destination outside the local network.

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Tomas

7 months ago

D) Default gateway is definitely the way to go. It's like the traffic cop directing packets out of the local network.

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