Which of the following is the main difference between a hub and a switch ?

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Which of the following is the main difference between a hub and a switch ?

  1. A.

    A switch operates at the Network Layer, while a hub operates at the Data Link Layer

  2. B.

    A hub sends data to all devices, whereas a switch sends data to the specific device

  3. C.

    A hub can filter traffic, but a switch cannot

  4. D.

    A switch is more expensive than a hub due to its functionality

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Correct answer: B

A hub broadcasts data to all ports, while a switch uses MAC addresses for targeted delivery.

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