In a switched network, what is the primary function of a switch?

Practice Questions

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In a switched network, what is the primary function of a switch?
  1. To route packets between different networks
  2. To connect devices within the same network
  3. To provide a firewall
  4. To manage bandwidth

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In a switched network, what is the primary function of a switch?
  • Step 1: Understand that a switch is a device used in a network.
  • Step 2: Know that a network is a group of connected devices that can communicate with each other.
  • Step 3: Learn that the main job of a switch is to connect these devices together.
  • Step 4: Realize that when devices want to send data to each other, the switch helps by directing that data.
  • Step 5: Understand that the switch uses something called MAC addresses to know where to send the data.
  • Step 6: Remember that a MAC address is a unique identifier for each device on the network.
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