Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN, legacy) — Question 6

Which statement describes an advantage of the Layer 2 access model over the Layer 3 access model in the data center?

Answer options

• A. It enables NIC teaming.
• B. It removes STP dependency.
• C. It increases scalability.
• D. It decreases convergence. A

Correct answer:

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as the Layer 2 access model removes the dependency on Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), allowing for faster failover and better utilization of available paths. Options A, C, and D are not accurate descriptions of the advantages in comparison to Layer 3, as they pertain to different aspects of network design and operation.