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What is the primary advantage of store-and-forward switching?

It reduces the amount of bandwidth consumed by corrupt data. (correct)

It requires less memory than cut-through switching.

It forwards frames more quickly than cut-through switching.

It provides higher network security than cut-through switching.

What is the minimum requirement for a frame to be forwarded in cut-through switching?

The entire frame must be received.

The frame must be transmitted at a specific speed.

The frame must be error-free.

The destination address of the frame must be read. (correct)

What happens when an error is detected in a frame in store-and-forward switching?

The frame is forwarded to the destination.

The frame is discarded. (correct)

The frame is corrected and then forwarded.

The frame is stored indefinitely.

What is the purpose of computing the CRC in store-and-forward switching?

To validate the frame's integrity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between store-and-forward switching and cut-through switching?

When the frame is forwarded. Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using store-and-forward switching in terms of network bandwidth?

It reduces the amount of bandwidth consumed by corrupt data. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the destination address in store-and-forward switching?

To determine the outgoing interface. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of cut-through switching?

It forwards frames before they are entirely received. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the CRC in store-and-forward switching?

To validate the frame's integrity. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a frame with errors in cut-through switching?

It is forwarded to the destination. Signup and view all the answers