CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 142

A company has a web-based application that is used by many different departments. The company has experienced some overload of resources on the database server. The network administrator implements a network device in between the servers and the database. Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of this device?

Answer options

• A. Content filtering and network analysis
• B. Load balancing and providing high availability
• C. Port sniffing and protocol analysis
• D. Clustering and NIC teaming

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because the network device is intended to distribute traffic across multiple servers, which helps in balancing loads and ensuring high availability. Options A, C, and D do not address the need to manage server load or enhance availability, making them less suitable for the described scenario.