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What is the function of a router in a network?

Prevent messages from reaching their destinations

Act as a filter on busy networks

Forward data between network segments (correct)

Increase the traffic seen by each host

How does a router limit the traffic seen by any given host?

By filtering unwanted traffic for security purposes

By knowing which destination addresses are on the connected networks (correct)

By spreading messages to irrelevant cables

By allowing all messages to flow freely

What is the main purpose of a bridge in a network?

Isolate traffic on busy sections of a network (correct)

Forward data between network segments

Increase the number of hosts sharing a cable segment

Allow all traffic to flow freely

How does a bridge differ from a router?

A bridge separates two segments of the same cable Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary for routers to prevent message traffic from spreading onto irrelevant cables?

To limit the traffic seen by any given host Signup and view all the answers

What is one security function performed by routers?

Filter unwanted traffic for security purposes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of protocols in data transmission?

To ensure data are understood by the receiver Signup and view all the answers

Why are protocols necessary in a network?

To ensure data are understood by network hardware and receivers Signup and view all the answers

What information is typically included in the envelope of transmitted data?

Sender's address Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of header information in a protocol stack?

To contain the destination address and identify the data Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for each transmission layer in a protocol stack to have header information?

To ensure proper routing and identification of the data Signup and view all the answers