Transmission Speeds

What is the primary function of a network switch?

• To connect to the internet

• To store data

• To direct traffic within a network using MAC address tables

• To provide power to devices

What is a MAC address?

• A hardware address unique to each network device

• A type of cable

• A software program

• A type of internet connection

Which of the following is NOT a speed at which switches can transmit data?

• 10 megabits per second

• 10 gigabits per second

• 100 megabits per second

• 5 gigabits per second

What is the speed of Fast Ethernet?

• 10 gigabits per second

• 100 megabits per second

• 10 megabits per second

• 1 gigabit per second

What is the speed of Gigabit Ethernet?

• 1 gigabit per second

• 100 megabits per second

• 10 megabits per second

• 10 gigabits per second