CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) — Question 59

Which of the following network traffic types is sent to all nodes on the network?

Answer options

• A. Unicast
• B. Broadcast
• C. Multicast
• D. Anycast

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Broadcast, as it refers to traffic sent to all devices within a network segment. Unicast (A) sends data to a single specific device, Multicast (C) targets a group of devices, and Anycast (D) delivers data to the nearest device in a group, making them unsuitable for sending to all nodes.