CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate — Question 1347

What is the collapsed layer in collapsed core architectures?

Answer options

• A. Core and distribution
• B. access and WAN
• C. distribution and access
• D. core and WAN

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as the collapsed layer in collapsed core architectures combines the core and distribution layers into a single layer for efficiency. Options B, C, and D refer to other layers that do not represent the collapsed layer concept accurately.