Multiple choice

Which hierarchical design model layer controls the flow of network traffic using policies and delineates broadcast domains by performing routing functions between virtual LANs (VLANs)?

  1. Application

  2. Access

  3. Distribution

  4. Network

  5. Core

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The distribution layer is the hierarchical layer that implements policies, performs routing between VLANs, and controls traffic flow between access and core layers. It aggregates access layer connections and applies ACLs, QoS policies, and broadcast domain segmentation through inter-VLAN routing.