What are two approaches to prevent packet loss due to congestion on an interface? (Choose two.)

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What are two approaches to prevent packet loss due to congestion on an interface? (Choose two.)

  • Decrease buffer space.
  • Disable queuing mechanisms.
  • Drop lower-priority packets.
  • Prevent bursts of traffic.
  • Increase link capacity.

Explanation:

There are three approaches to prevent sensitive traffic from being dropped:

  • Increase link capacity to ease or prevent congestion.
  • Guarantee enough bandwidth and increase buffer space to accommodate bursts of traffic from fragile flows.
  • Prevent congestion by dropping lower-priority packets before congestion occurs.

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