An end-user PC should be connected to which hierarchical layer?
- access
- core
- transport
- distribution
Explanation: The access layer is the specific tier in the hierarchical network design where end devices (such as PCs, printers, and cameras) attach to the wired portion of the campus network. Its primary purpose is to grant user access to network services and devices. Because it must accommodate a wide variety of connected devices and support services like Power over Ethernet (PoE), the access layer is considered one of the most feature-rich parts of the network.
In contrast, the distribution layer acts as a boundary for routing and policy enforcement, while the core layer serves as a high-speed backbone that is explicitly designed not to have any directly attached user connections.
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