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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.

Submitted by emma.c· Mar 5, 2026

Question

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

How the community answered

(35 responses)
  • A
    77% (27)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    11% (4)
  • D
    9% (3)

Why each option

To resolve a broadcast storm, devices that can segment broadcast domains are required, such as routers and Layer 3 switches.

Aa Layer 3 switchCorrect

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.

Ba hub

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.

Ca bridge

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.

Dan access point

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.

Ea routerCorrect

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

Topics

#Broadcast storm mitigation#Layer 3 switching#Routers#Broadcast domain

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