CompTIA Network+ Practice Test

What does error disabled status indicate for a network interface?

1. The interface remains active

2. The interface is functioning optimally

3. The interface is disabled due to an underlying problem

4. The interface is monitoring performance

The correct answer is: The interface is disabled due to an underlying problem

The error disabled status for a network interface indicates that the interface has been disabled due to a specific issue detected on that interface. This status is often triggered by various problems, such as a security violation, interface errors, or misconfigurations that could potentially lead to network instability or security vulnerabilities. By placing the interface into an error disabled state, the network device is effectively taking proactive measures to prevent further issues that could impact the overall network performance or security. This condition ensures that the problematic interface cannot send or receive traffic until the underlying issue is addressed and resolved, which is essential for maintaining the health of the network. Once the issue is identified and rectified, the interface can be manually or automatically re-enabled depending on the configuration of the network device.