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Practice Networking Devices MCQs with four options, answers and explanations for focused Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering revision.

Question 2
Computer & Networking BasicsNetworking Devices

An Ethernet switch primarily forwards frames using?

  • AMAC addresses
  • BOnly domain names
  • CCPU clock frequency
  • DFile extensions
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Correct Answer: A. MAC addresses
Explanation: A Layer-2 Ethernet switch learns MAC addresses and uses its forwarding table to send frames toward the appropriate port.
Reference: Standard computer and networking fundamentals: networking devices
Question 3
Computer & Networking BasicsNetworking Devices

A repeater is mainly used to?

  • ARegenerate or reshape signals to extend transmission distance
  • BAssign IP addresses
  • CTranslate domain names
  • DEncrypt every application message
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Correct Answer: A. Regenerate or reshape signals to extend transmission distance
Explanation: A repeater operates at the physical layer and regenerates signals so they can travel farther.
Reference: Standard computer and networking fundamentals: networking devices
Question 4
Computer & Networking BasicsNetworking Devices

NIC stands for?

  • ANetwork Interface Card
  • BNetwork Internet Code
  • CNode Integration Cable
  • DNumeric Interface Controller
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Correct Answer: A. Network Interface Card
Explanation: A Network Interface Card or controller provides a device with a network interface.
Reference: Standard computer and networking fundamentals: networking devices