Question 1
BeginnerNetworking Fundamentals · Collision domains and broadcast domains
A network administrator is designing a new LAN topology for a branch office. They are deploying a 24-port Layer 2 Ethernet switch to connect workstations and a single router to connect the branch to the corporate WAN. How many broadcast domains and collision domains exist in this specific topology assuming all 24 switch ports are connected to active workstations and one port connects to the router?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C
A Layer 2 switch creates a single broadcast domain for all connected devices (unless VLANs are configured) but isolates collision domains per port. With 24 workstations and 1 router connected to the switch, there are 25 active switch ports, resulting in 25 separate collision domains operating within 1 broadcast domain.
