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Quiz: Switches in Networks

OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification

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Welcome! You've already learned about networks, including LANs, WANs, routers, and different types of networks. Today, we'll build on that knowledge by focusing on switches and their role in a network!

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What is the main purpose of a switch in a network?

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Which of the following are features of switches? (Select all that apply)

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Switches use {{blank0}} addresses to forward data to the correct device in a network.

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Which device forwards data within a Local Area Network (LAN) based on MAC addresses?

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Which of the following are benefits of using switches in a network? (Select all that apply)

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Switches can be used to divide a network into smaller groups of devices called {{blank0}}.

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What happens if a switch receives a data packet with an unknown destination MAC address?

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