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Network Switch Basics

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Which layer of the OSI model does a network switch operate on?

Physical layer

Network layer

Data link layer (correct)

Transport layer

What does a network switch use to determine where to send incoming message frames in a LAN using Ethernet?

Network masks

MAC addresses (correct)

IP addresses

Port numbers

How do network switches maintain information about MAC addresses and their associated ports?

Through a switching table

Through a MAC address table (correct)

Through a forwarding table

Through a routing table

Which of the following is NOT a benefit provided by network switches?

Providing routing capabilities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following devices are typically connected to network switches?

Desktop computers, wireless access points, and printers Signup and view all the answers

In a data center environment, what types of devices do network switches typically connect?

Computers hosting virtual machines, physical servers, and storage infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a switch in a network?

To segment an Ethernet LAN into collision domains Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an available solution to reduce network congestion?

Increasing the number of broadcast and multicast messages Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of switches over bridges in a network?

Switches provide faster communication through full-duplex operation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common issue that can arise from the switching function in a network?

Broadcast storm or switching loop Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of network congestion according to the text?

Too many hosts on the network Signup and view all the answers