CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 874

A packet has a destination address that is located outside of the local network. Which of the following should be used to route this packet out of the local network?

Answer options

• A. DNS server
• B. Load balancer
• C. DHCP server
• D. Default gateway

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, the Default gateway, as it is responsible for routing packets from the local network to external networks. Options A (DNS server), B (Load balancer), and C (DHCP server) serve different functions such as name resolution, traffic distribution, and IP address assignment, respectively, and do not handle packet routing.