CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) — Question 298

Two companies successfully merged. Following the merger, a network administrator identified a connection bottleneck. The newly formed company plans to acquire a high-end 40GB switch and redesign the network from a three-tier model to a collapsed core. Which of the following should the administrator do until the new devices are acquired?

Answer options

• A. Implement the FHRP.
• B. Configure a route selection metric change.
• C. Install a load balancer.
• D. Enable link aggregation.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Enabling link aggregation allows the administrator to combine multiple network connections to increase bandwidth and provide redundancy, which is essential in alleviating bottlenecks. The other options, while useful in certain contexts, do not directly address the immediate need for increased throughput until the new hardware is in place.