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What is the primary function of a router in a computer network?
What is the primary function of a router in a computer network?
- To uniquely identify a device by its MAC address
- To analyze data and choose the best route for it (correct)
- To connect and help to internally secure devices to a network
- To connect devices to a network without the use of cables
What is the purpose of a switch in a computer network?
What is the purpose of a switch in a computer network?
- To connect and help to internally secure devices to a network (correct)
- To connect networks to other networks
- To connect devices to a network without the use of cables
- To assign IP addresses to devices
What is the primary difference between a MAC address and an IP address?
What is the primary difference between a MAC address and an IP address?
- A MAC address is assigned by a network, while an IP address is assigned by a device's manufacturer
- A MAC address is used for routing, while an IP address is used for internal security
- A MAC address is assigned by a device's manufacturer, while an IP address is assigned by a network (correct)
- A MAC address is used for internal security, while an IP address is used for routing
What is the function of an access point in a computer network?
What is the function of an access point in a computer network?
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What is the purpose of a Layer 3 router in a computer network?
What is the purpose of a Layer 3 router in a computer network?
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What is the primary characteristic of a Layer 2 switch in a computer network?
What is the primary characteristic of a Layer 2 switch in a computer network?
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