CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) — Question 197

A server administrator needs to implement load balancing without purchasing any new hardware or implementing any new software. Which of the following will the administrator MOST likely implement?

Answer options

• A. Round robin
• B. Link aggregation
• C. Most recently used
• D. Heartbeat

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The most suitable option is Round robin, which is a simple method for distributing requests evenly among servers without the need for additional resources. Link aggregation is used for combining multiple network interfaces but does not provide load balancing in the same way. Most recently used is a caching strategy, and Heartbeat is a method for monitoring system health, neither of which focuses on load balancing.