CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate — Question 841

Which network plane is centralized and manages routing decisions?

Answer options

• A. management plane
• B. data plane
• C. policy plane
• D. control plane

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The control plane is responsible for making routing decisions and is centralized, coordinating how data packets are forwarded. The management plane focuses on network management tasks, the data plane handles the actual transfer of data, and the policy plane pertains to setting rules and regulations for traffic flow.