CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 183

A network engineer wants to segment the network into multiple broadcast domains. Which of the following devices would allow for communication between the segments?

Answer options

• A. Layer 2 switch
• B. Layer 3 switch
• C. Bridge
• D. Load balancer

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as a Layer 3 switch is capable of routing traffic between different broadcast domains, facilitating communication. In contrast, a Layer 2 switch (A) only operates within a single broadcast domain, while a Bridge (C) also does not route between segments. A Load balancer (D) is used for distributing traffic rather than segmenting networks.