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Which two options will help to solve the problem of a network that is suffering a broadcast storm? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is A. a Layer 3 switch E. a router. To resolve a broadcast storm, devices that can segment broadcast domains are required, such as routers and Layer 3 switches.
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Which two options will help to solve the problem of a network that is suffering a broadcast storm? (Choose two.)
Options
- Aa Layer 3 switch
- Ba hub
- Ca bridge
- Dan access point
- Ea router
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Why each option
To resolve a broadcast storm, devices that can segment broadcast domains are required, such as routers and Layer 3 switches.
A Layer 3 switch, by providing inter-VLAN routing capabilities, can segment a large broadcast domain into multiple smaller VLANs, thus containing broadcast traffic within individual VLANs and preventing a broadcast storm from affecting the entire network.
A hub is a Layer 1 device that simply regenerates and retransmits all incoming signals to all other ports, thus propagating broadcast traffic and worsening a broadcast storm.
A bridge operates at Layer 2 and forwards broadcast frames. While it breaks up collision domains, it does not segment broadcast domains, allowing broadcast storms to propagate across connected segments.
An access point is a Layer 2 device that extends a wireless LAN. It forwards broadcast frames within the same broadcast domain and does not act as a broadcast boundary.
Routers inherently operate at Layer 3 and separate broadcast domains at each of their interfaces. By placing a router between network segments, broadcast traffic is stopped at the router interface, effectively containing broadcast storms within their respective segments.
Concept tested: Broadcast domains and network segmentation
Source: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/article/what-are-collision-and-broadcast-domains
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