CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) — Question 17

Which of the following technologies is the best choice to listen for requests and distribute user traffic across web servers?

Answer options

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

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Load balancer, as it is specifically designed to distribute incoming traffic across multiple servers to ensure optimal resource use and availability. The other options, such as Router, Switch, and Firewall, serve different networking functions and do not provide the same traffic distribution capabilities.