IT2050 Computer Networks Lecture 06: Switched Networks
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In Cut-Through Switching, when does the switch make a forwarding decision?

  • As soon as it has looked up the destination MAC address (correct)
  • When the switch receives an ARP request
  • When the collision window has passed
  • After checking for errors in the frame
  • What is a key feature of Fragment Free Switching?

  • Assigns IP address to each port
  • Forwards frames with errors
  • Does not use a default gateway
  • Provides better error checking than cut-through switching (correct)
  • Why does each port/interface on a switch not need an IP address?

  • To speed up the frame forwarding process
  • To reduce the number of error frames forwarded
  • Because Layer 3 routing is not performed by the switch (correct)
  • To improve the error checking mechanism
  • What is the purpose of configuring an IP address to manage a switch?

    <p>To allow communication with devices on other networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device is used as the default gateway for a switch to communicate with other networks?

    <p>Router address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes Store-and-Forward the primary LAN switching method used by Cisco?

    <p>It ensures only error-free frames are forwarded</p> Signup and view all the answers

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