COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK DEVICES
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Question
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Which of the following are true regarding bridges? (select two)
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Bridges are used to separate one part of a subnet from another.
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Bridges can connect two segments that use different types of network architecture.
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Bridges can process multiple frames simultaneously.
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Bridges operate at layer 3 of the OSI model.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Bridges are essentially repeaters. They send any data from one network to another. A simple bridge will have two ports–in and out–and will only connect two networks. A multiport bridge would provide bridging between multiple networks.
Detailed explanation-2: -Bridge: A bridge is a device that connects two segments of the same network. The two networks being connected can be alike or dissimilar. Unlike routers, bridges are protocol-independent.
Detailed explanation-3: -Functions of Bridges Connects multiple networks to ensure communication between them. Connects LAN segments into a single network.
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