Question

Which of the following devices takes data sent from one network device and forwards it to the destination node based on MAC address?
1. Hub
2. Modem
3. Switch
4. Gateway

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Switch

The correct answer is "option 3".

• Switch is a device that takes data sent from one network device and forwards it to the destination node based on MAC address.
• Switch is a layer 2 device that works using MAC address.

• Hub is a central device in a network that allows multiple devices or computers to connect with each other using Hub's Ethernet ports.

• Modem stands for Modulator Demodulator, is a hardware component that allows the device to connect to the internet.
• It modulates i.e. convert the analog signal to digital data (1 or 0) & demodulates i.e. convert digital data to an analog signal.
• Gateway is a hardware device that enables flows of traffic in & out of the network & acts a "gate" between two networks.