Developing Applications and Automating Workflows Using Cisco Platforms (DEVASC) — Question 404

Which network device forwards packets between networks?

Answer options

• A. router
• B. load balancer
• C. firewall
• D. switch

Correct answer: A

Explanation

A router is specifically designed to forward data packets between different networks, making it the correct choice. A load balancer distributes incoming network traffic across multiple servers but does not forward packets between networks. A firewall primarily filters traffic based on security rules, and a switch operates at the data link layer to connect devices within the same network.