CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 395

An IT technician installs five old switches in a network. In addition to the low port rates on these switches, they also have improper network configurations. After three hours, the network becomes overwhelmed by continuous traffic and eventually shuts down. Which of the following is causing the issue?

Answer options

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is 'Broadcast storm' because the improper configurations on the switches can lead to excessive broadcast traffic that overwhelms the network. Collisions, IP settings, and routing loops can also cause issues, but they do not directly lead to a complete network shutdown due to continuous traffic like a broadcast storm does.