CompTIA Network+ N10-009 Practice Question

The most likely cause of the signal degradation during peak usage hours is congestion/contention, which leads to increased packet loss and delays as multiple devices attempt to use the same network resources simultaneously. Interference, while a common cause of signal issues, typically relates to wireless signals and environmental factors, not tied directly to network usage patterns. Insufficient wireless coverage usually presents as a consistently poor signal, not one that worsens specifically during high traffic periods. Incorrect cable type would not typically result in a degradation that varies with time; issues would be constant.