Hardware Redundancy and Support

What is the main idea behind hardware redundancy?

• To reduce the number of devices in a network

• To have a single device handle all tasks

• To have multiple devices ready to take over if one fails

• To use outdated devices for backup

Why is it important to have a backup switch in a network?

• To make the network slower

• To ensure continuous operation if a switch fails

• To increase the number of devices

• To reduce the cost of the network

Which devices can benefit from redundancy besides switches?

• Only computers

• Only printers

• Routers, servers, and other devices

• Only mobile phones

What is load balancing in the context of network devices?

• A process to remove backup devices

• A technique where multiple devices share the workload

• A way to have one device do all the work

• A method to slow down the network

How do backup devices enhance network performance?

• By reducing the number of devices

• By sharing the workload and taking over if one fails

• By increasing the cost of the network

• By making the network more complex