NetworkDevices

How would adding more hubs to a network affect data collisions?

• It increases the likelihood of collisions.
• It decreases the likelihood of collisions.
• It has no impact on collisions.
• It prevents collisions completely.

Why did early network designs favor hubs over other devices?

• Hubs are more secure.
• Hubs are less expensive and easy to setup.
• Hubs support faster speeds.
• Hubs isolate traffic effectively.

Analyze the impact of replacing a hub with a switch in terms of network security.

• Increases eavesdropping chances.
• Reduces the risk of data interception.
• Has no effect on security.
• Complicates security settings.

In what way does the use of hubs affect network performance?

• Improves speed by channeling data directly.
• Allows any device to take control.
• Reduces overall network performance.
• Enhances performance by minimizing traffic.

How would you explain the primary function of a network switch?

• To connect networks.
• To isolate network segments.
• To filter and forward data packets efficiently.
• To broadcast data to all connected devices.

Analyze how VLANs configured on a switch can impact a network.

• They increase data collision domains.
• They allow for multiple logical networks.
• They slow down data processing.
• They limit the number of connected devices.

Why did switches largely replace hubs in modern networks?

• Switches are less expensive.
• Switches use less power.
• Switches can provide better performance through packet filtering.
• Switches require less configuration.

How would using a Layer 3 switch differ from a Layer 2 switch in managing traffic?

• Layer 3 switches handle packet switching.
• Layer 3 switches can route traffic between different networks.
• Layer 3 switches broadcast data to all ports.
• Layer 3 switches reduce speed significantly.

In what way could port mirroring on a switch help in network monitoring?

• It prevents data from being intercepted.
• It helps in diagnosing network issues by allowing data copying.
• It monitors only HTTP traffic.
• It reduces network bandwidth usage.

Why do routers utilize routing tables, and how do they impact network data flow?

• To encrypt data.
• They forward data packets to the appropriate interfaces based on their destination IP addresses.
• They store MAC addresses only.
• They discard unnecessary data packets.