Google It Support Professional Certificate · Free Practice Question Easy
Question 8
Which networking device is used to connect multiple computers within a local area network (LAN) and forwards data packets to the appropriate devices based on their MAC addresses?
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A
Router
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B
Switch
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C
Modem
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D
Hub
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
A switch is a networking device that operates at the data link layer of the OSI model. It connects multiple devices within a LAN and uses MAC addresses to forward data packets to the correct destination device. Unlike a hub, a switch can efficiently manage traffic and improve the overall network performance.
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