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What does a Layer 2 device do with the electrical signal it receives in one port?
What does a Layer 2 device do with the electrical signal it receives in one port?
- It directly forwards the signal to another port.
- It interprets the bits and makes a filtering or forwarding decision. (correct)
- It sends the signal to a router for further processing.
- It discards the signal due to insufficient information.
What is the primary function of a switch in a LAN segment?
What is the primary function of a switch in a LAN segment?
- To provide network troubleshooting tools.
- To connect multiple devices together in a LAN segment. (correct)
- To provide power-over-ethernet to devices.
- To connect devices to the Internet.
What type of processors are used in switches to make switching decisions?
What type of processors are used in switches to make switching decisions?
- Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) (correct)
- Digital Signal Processors (DSPs)
- Graphics Processing Units (GPUs)
- Central Processing Units (CPUs)
What is a broadcast domain?
What is a broadcast domain?
What is the purpose of a MAC address table in a switch?
What is the purpose of a MAC address table in a switch?
What is another name for the MAC address table in Cisco LAN switches?
What is another name for the MAC address table in Cisco LAN switches?
What is the primary function of a router?
What is the primary function of a router?
What is the purpose of a routing table in a router?
What is the purpose of a routing table in a router?
What is an access point used for?
What is an access point used for?
What is the primary function of a wireless LAN controller?
What is the primary function of a wireless LAN controller?
What is the purpose of a router in a network?
What is the purpose of a router in a network?
What is the primary function of a DSL router?
What is the primary function of a DSL router?
What is the primary function of a Wireless LAN Controller?
What is the primary function of a Wireless LAN Controller?
What is the main purpose of a firewall?
What is the main purpose of a firewall?
What is the term for a firewall device with advanced features, including deep packet inspection and URL filtering?
What is the term for a firewall device with advanced features, including deep packet inspection and URL filtering?
What is the purpose of the 'Action' component in a firewall rule?
What is the purpose of the 'Action' component in a firewall rule?
What is the term for a device that forwards packets between the less secure and more secure parts of the network?
What is the term for a device that forwards packets between the less secure and more secure parts of the network?
What is the purpose of the 'Service' component in a firewall rule?
What is the purpose of the 'Service' component in a firewall rule?
What is the primary function of a hub in a network?
What is the primary function of a hub in a network?
What is the primary function of a router?
What is the primary function of a router?
What is the main difference between a passive hub and an active hub?
What is the main difference between a passive hub and an active hub?
What is a collision domain?
What is a collision domain?
What distinguishes a Layer 3 switch from a traditional LAN switch?
What distinguishes a Layer 3 switch from a traditional LAN switch?
What is the function of a repeater in a network?
What is the function of a repeater in a network?
What is the basis for a router's forwarding decisions?
What is the basis for a router's forwarding decisions?
What is the difference between a hub and a router?
What is the difference between a hub and a router?
What is the primary difference between a router and a Layer 3 switch?
What is the primary difference between a router and a Layer 3 switch?
What is the result when a device sends a frame on a network segment within a collision domain?
What is the result when a device sends a frame on a network segment within a collision domain?
What is the purpose of a router's multiple interfaces?
What is the purpose of a router's multiple interfaces?
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