N10-009 · Question #199
N10-009 Question #199: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: Broadcast. Broadcast traffic is a type of network communication where data is sent from a single source to all reachable nodes within the same network segment. This ensures that every device on that segment receives the information.
Question
Which of the following network traffic types is sent to all nodes on the network?
Options
- AUnicast
- BBroadcast
- CMulticast
- DAnycast
Explanation
Broadcast traffic is a type of network communication where data is sent from a single source to all reachable nodes within the same network segment. This ensures that every device on that segment receives the information.
Common mistakes.
- A. Unicast traffic is sent from a single source to a single specific destination.
- C. Multicast traffic is sent from a single source to a specific group of multiple destinations that have subscribed to receive it.
- D. Anycast traffic is sent to any one of a group of potential receivers, typically the topologically closest one.
Concept tested. Network traffic types (broadcast)
Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/winsock/broadcast-messages-2
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