Developing Applications and Automating Workflows Using Cisco Platforms (DEVASC) — Question 268

What is the purpose of grouping devices in a VLAN?

Answer options

• A. Devices communicate as if they are connected on the same wire.
• B. Multicast network traffic is limited to the VLAN connected devices.
• C. Unicast messages are limited to the clients connected on the same VLAN.
• D. Network traffic is load balanced between the devices connected to the VLAN.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because VLANs allow devices to communicate as if they are on the same physical network, regardless of their actual location. Options B and C describe specific traffic behaviors within VLANs but do not capture the overarching purpose, while D incorrectly implies that VLANs inherently balance traffic, which they do not.