CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 609

An administrator is redesigning a company's network and wants to reduce the amount of hardware needed. Currently, all VLAN routing goes out a single switch interface to a router.
Which of the following would reduce the number of devices in this configuration?

Answer options

• A. Bridge
• B. Multilayer switch
• C. Switch
• D. Next-generation firewall

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as a multilayer switch can handle both Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing, allowing for VLAN routing without needing a separate router. The other options, like a bridge or a standard switch, do not provide the same routing capabilities, and a next-generation firewall is not primarily designed for VLAN routing, focusing instead on security functionalities.