CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 202

A network technician at a university is assisting with the planning of a simultaneous software deployment to multiple computers in one classroom in a building.
Which of the following would be BEST to use?

Answer options

• A. Multicast
• B. Anycast
• C. Unicast
• D. Broadcast

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Multicast is the best option because it allows the technician to send a single stream of data to multiple recipients efficiently, which is ideal for simultaneous software deployment. Anycast targets the nearest recipient, Unicast sends data to one specific device, and Broadcast sends data to all devices on the network, which can lead to unnecessary traffic.