MCQ IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

COMPUTER NETWORKING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A computer networking device that connects network segments
A
switch
B
backbone
C
modem
D
router
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bridge. Bridges are used to connect two or more hosts or network segments together. The basic role of bridges in network architecture is storing and forwarding frames between the different segments that the bridge connects.

Detailed explanation-2: -Routers operate at Layer 3–the network layer–and are used to connect networks to other networks. An easy way to think about the difference between switches and routers is to think about LANs and WANs. Devices connect locally through switches, and networks are connected to other networks through routers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bridge. A bridge is used to connect hosts or network segments together. As with routers, they can be used to divide larger networks into smaller ones, by sitting between network devices and regulating the flow of traffic.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bridge: a device that connects multiple network segments along the data link layer.

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