CCNA Routing and Switching (legacy) — Question 12

Which two statements about IPv4 multicast traffic are true? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. It burdens the source host without affecting remote hosts.
• B. It uses a minimum amount of network bandwidth.
• C. It is bandwidth-intensive.
• D. It simultaneously delivers multiple streams of data.
• E. It is the most efficient way to deliver data to multiple receivers.

Correct answer: D, E

Explanation

Option D is correct because IPv4 multicast allows for the simultaneous transmission of data streams to multiple recipients, making it efficient for broadcasting. Option E is also correct as multicast is designed to send data to multiple receivers without duplicating the stream, thus optimizing bandwidth usage. The other options either misrepresent how multicast functions or do not accurately describe its effects on network resources.