Some writers prefer to turn off SSID broadcasting.

• A. Not specified
• B. True
• C. False
• D. Both

Answer: (B)

Disabling SSID broadcast is discussed by some writers as a way to reduce network visibility. It makes the network less apparent to casual observers, but it isn’t a reliable security measure; a determined attacker can still detect the network through other means and through traffic from clients that know the SSID. It can also create real headaches for legitimate users and device management, because devices must be manually configured with the SSID and can have roaming or discovery issues. Because of these trade-offs, you’ll see some sources advocate turning it off as a basic precaution, even though it doesn’t provide strong protection on its own. So the statement is true. In practice, focus on strong encryption (WPA2/WPA3) and proper access controls for real security.