CompTIA A+ 220-1102 (V14) Practice Question

Secure Shell (SSH) is the correct response as it provides a secure, encrypted channel for command-line interface (CLI) access, which is the standard method for managing network devices like switches. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a plausible but incorrect distractor; a VPN provides secure access to the network, but SSH is the protocol used to directly manage the device once network access is established. Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is incorrect because it is used for accessing graphical user interfaces, primarily on Windows systems, and is not applicable for managing a switch's CLI. Remote monitoring and management (RMM) software is typically used for managing endpoints like servers and workstations, not for direct, low-level configuration of network hardware.