Connecting Devices

Connects multiple computers together in a network. Only sends data to the specific computer address

• Repeater

• Modem

• Switch

• Hub

What is the difference between layer 2 and layer 3 switch?

• L2 switch can do dynamic routing

• L3 switch only deals with MAC addresses

• L2 switch doesn't interact with any higher layer addresses

Which device is more intelligent when sending data packets?

• Switch

• Hub

Provides a central connecting point for multiple media segments. This device only works in half-duplex mode. Which means that connected devices can only send when no other devices are sending

• Router

• Switch

• Hub

(Blank) used to divide larger networks into smaller sections. They do this by sitting between two physical network segments and managing the flow of data between the two

• Switch

• Router

• Hub

• Bridge

Will broadcast traffic on one VLAN reach another VLAN?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

VLANs are used to segregate broadcast traffic

Is a router required for communicating between vlans?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

VLAN’s logically create different networks. Inter vlan routing , is performed using routers for communication between VLAN’s.

Which switch supports vlan?

• Manageable

• Unmanageable

What is the tagging use for Vlan?

• IEEE 802.3

• IEEE 802.11

• IEEE 802.1

• IEEE 802.1Q

What is the purpose of spanning tree algorithm?

• Blocking ports

• Loop problem

• Collision elimination

• Frame tagging