Network OperationsQuestion 47 of 100
An administrator wants to prioritize voice traffic over bulk file transfers on a congested link. Which mechanism should be configured?
a.Port mirroring
b.Quality of Service (QoS)
c.Spanning tree
d.Jumbo frames
Explanation
Quality of Service (QoS) classifies and prioritizes traffic so latency-sensitive flows like voice receive preferential treatment during congestion. Marking and queuing ensure critical traffic is served first. Without QoS, all traffic competes equally.
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