Which impact does adding a Layer 2 switch have on a network?

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Which impact does adding a Layer 2 switch have on a network?

  • an increase in the number of dropped frames
  • an increase in the size of the broadcast domain
  • an increase in the number of network collisions
  • an increase in the size of the collision domain

Explanation: Adding a Layer 2 switch to a network increases the number of collision domains and increases the size of the broadcast domain. Layer 2 switches do not decrease the amount of broadcast traffic, do not increase the amount of network collisions and do not increase the number of dropped frames.

Exam with this question: Modules 1 – 4: Switching Concepts, VLANs, and InterVLAN Routing Exam Answers
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