FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

COMMUNICATION WIRELESS COMPUTING DEVICES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A hub connects a number of computers together in a network.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hub is a device that is used to connect more than one computer together in a network. It is a physical layer networking device. It contains multiple ports.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hubs connect multiple computer networking devices together. A hub also acts as a repeater in that it amplifies signals that deteriorate after traveling long distances over connecting cables. A hub is the simplest in the family of network connecting devices because it connects LAN components with identical protocols.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hub is a networking device that operates on the physical layer i.e. the 1st layer of the OSI model, unlike switches that operate in data link layer. Hub connect multiple devices to itself that send and receive data through it.

Detailed explanation-4: -A hub is a physical layer networking device which is used to connect multiple devices in a network. They are generally used to connect computers in a LAN. A hub has many ports in it. A computer which intends to be connected to the network is plugged in to one of these ports.

Detailed explanation-5: -A hub connects different stations in a private network. It sends data packets to the intended recipient. It contains two ports: one for input and other for output.

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