What is the collapsed layer in collapsed core architectures?

The correct answer is D. core and distribution. A collapsed core architecture takes the normal three-tier hierarchical network and collapses it into a two-tier network. In a two-tier network, the function of the switches in the core layer and distribution layer are “collapsed” into a combined core and distribution layer on a s

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Acore and WAN
Baccess and WAN
Cdistribution and access
Dcore and distribution

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A collapsed core architecture takes the normal three-tier hierarchical network and collapses it into a two-tier network. In a two-tier network, the function of the switches in the core layer and distribution layer are “collapsed” into a combined core and distribution layer on a single switch.

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