Network Switch Quiz

What is the primary function of a network switch as described in the document?

• To route data packets between different networks

• To filter and forward data packets within a local area network

• To provide wireless connectivity to devices

• To encrypt data for secure transmission

What technology do network switches utilize to help make filtering decisions?

• Central Processing Units (CPUs)

• Graphics Processing Units (GPUs)

• Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)

• Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)

At which layer of the OSI model do Ethernet switches primarily operate?

• Network Layer

• Data-Link Layer

• Transport Layer

• Application Layer

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

• To connect different networks together

• To physically connect devices within a network

• To provide internet access

• To manage IP addresses

What unique identifier is used by switches to manage traffic flow?

• IP address

• MAC address

• VLAN tag

• Subnet mask

What is a collision domain in the context of network switches?

• A network segment where data packets can collide

• A network segment where data packets are encrypted

• A network segment where data packets are prioritized

• A network segment where data packets are discarded

Which feature of switches allows them to learn and form multiple internal connections to pass or filter traffic?

• Wire speed

• Low latency

• Hardware-based bridging (MAC)

• VLAN tagging

What is the benefit of configuring the wire speed of a switch?

• It increases the number of ports available

• It allows the switch to connect to different types of networks

• It can be set to match the speed of the Ethernet connection

• It reduces the power consumption of the switch

What is one of the main advantages of using switches in a network?

• They are expensive.

• They process data slowly.

• They can receive, process, and apply updates quickly.

• They increase network lag.

What does the term 'low-cost highport density' refer to?

• The high cost of switches.

• The low number of ports in a switch.

• The relatively inexpensive cost compared to the number of ports.

• The high processing speed of switches.