CompTIA Cloud+ Practice Test

Which solution is used to connect multiple virtual machines to the same network segment?

1. Switching

2. Routing

3. Teaming

4. Bridging

The correct answer is: Teaming

The correct solution for connecting multiple virtual machines to the same network segment is bridging. Bridging allows for the connection and communication between different network segments at the data link layer, enabling virtual machines to share the same broadcast domain, just like physical devices within the same network. Using bridging, virtual machines can communicate as if they are on the same physical network. This is particularly useful in virtualized environments where multiple virtual machines may require access to the same resources or services without the need for additional configuration. While teaming refers to combining multiple network interfaces for redundancy or increased bandwidth, and routing deals with forwarding packets between different networks, bridging directly connects virtual machines seamlessly within the same network segment. Switching typically focuses on connecting devices within the same network segment, but it operates at a higher abstraction level than bridging and usually involves layer 2 switching with physical switches.