CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 405

A switch is connected to another switch. Incompatible hardware causes a surge in traffic on both switches. Which of the following configurations will cause traffic to pause, allowing the switches to drain buffers?

Answer options

• A. Speed
• B. Flow control
• C. 802.1Q
• D. Duplex

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Flow control, as it is designed specifically to manage traffic and prevent overload by pausing data transmission. The other options, such as Speed and Duplex, relate to the rate of data transfer and connection type but do not address the issue of controlling traffic flow during surges.