Which device is “intelligent” enough to learn the MAC addresses of connected…
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Which device is “intelligent” enough to learn the MAC addresses of connected devices and send data only to the specific port of the intended recipient?
Answer: C. Switch — The device described is a network switch. Unlike hubs that broadcast data to all ports, switches operate at Layer 2 and learn MAC addresses to forward frames…
- A.
Hub
- B.
Repeater
- C.
Switch
- D.
Bridge
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Correct answer: C
The device described is a network switch. Unlike hubs that broadcast data to all ports, switches operate at Layer 2 and learn MAC addresses to forward frames only to the specific port connected to the intended recipient. This intelligent forwarding distinguishes switches from hubs and repeaters.
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