NSE 6 – Network Security Specialist — Question 10

Which of the following statements about layer 2 load balancing are true? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. HTTP content can be modified.
• B. It’s useful when the real IP addresses of the back-end servers are unknown by the FortiADC administrator.
• C. Load balancing decisions are made based on the destination MAC address of the client traffic.
• D. It supports IPv6.

Correct answer: A, C

Explanation

Options A and C are correct because layer 2 load balancing allows for HTTP content modification and makes load balancing decisions based on the destination MAC address. Option B is incorrect as the real IP addresses can often be configured or known by the administrator, and option D is incorrect since layer 2 load balancing primarily operates at the data link layer, which is not directly concerned with IP protocols.