Multiple choice

Excessive broadcasts are generally a symptom of a problem at which layer?

  1. Physical

  2. Data link

  3. Network

  4. Transport
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Excessive broadcasts typically occur at Layer 2 (Data Link layer) due to network design issues, spanning tree problems, loops, or malfunctioning devices. Broadcasts propagate through the broadcast domain at Layer 2. Physical layer issues (option A) usually cause connectivity problems or errors, not excessive broadcasts. Network layer (option C) deals with routing, and Transport layer (option D) handles end-to-end communication like TCP/UDP.

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