CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate — Question 966

What is the function of a server?

Answer options

• A. It transmits packets between hosts in the same broadcast domain.
• B. It provides shared applications to end users.
• C. It routes traffic between Layer 3 devices.
• D. It ׁreates security zones between trusted and untrusted networks.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because a server's primary role is to provide shared applications and resources to end users. Option A describes the function of a switch, C pertains to routers, and D relates to firewalls, making them incorrect in the context of a server's function.