CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) — Question 122

Which of the following is designed to distribute network traffic among devices based on the quantity of traffic?

Answer options

• A. Load balancer
• B. Router
• C. Proxy
• D. Switch

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Load balancer, as it is specifically built to distribute incoming network traffic to multiple servers based on their load, ensuring efficient resource use. The other options, while they play roles in network management, do not primarily focus on traffic distribution like a load balancer does.