CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 16

A small business developed an in-house application that is very sensitive to network latency when a communicating between servers. Due to a lack of funds, the business had to build its own network for workstations and servers. Now a network administrator must redesign the network due to performance issues with the application. Which of the following would be the MOST cost effective for the administrator to recommend?

Answer options

• A. Create Ethernet VLANs
• B. Disable autonegotiation on the servers
• C. Install 10Gb Ethernet NICs in the servers
• D. Install Fibre Channel for the server network

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Installing 10Gb Ethernet NICs in the servers is the most cost-effective solution as it directly addresses performance issues caused by network latency, providing increased bandwidth and reduced delays. Creating Ethernet VLANs may improve organization but wouldn't significantly enhance performance. Disabling autonegotiation could lead to connectivity issues and would not necessarily improve latency. Implementing Fibre Channel is generally more expensive and complex without a guaranteed return on investment for this scenario.