CHAPTER 8 – SWITCHING

1 What is a switch primarily used for in networking?

A) Establishing dedicated physical paths between devices
B) Forwarding data between devices based on MAC addresses
C) Connecting devices using radio frequencies
D) Creating virtual connections between devices
Answer: B) Forwarding data between devices based on MAC addresses

2 At which layer of the OSI model do switches operate?

A) Physical layer
B) Network layer
C) Data link layer
D) Transport layer
Answer: C) Data link layer

3 Which type of switch does not require any configuration and is commonly used in small
networks?
A) Managed switch
B) Hybrid switch
C) Unmanaged switch
D) Datagram switch
Answer: C) Unmanaged switch

4 In which scenario would you most likely find a hybrid switch being used?
A) Home networking
B) Office networking
C) Data centers
D) Internet service providers
Answer: B) Office networking

5 What is the primary function of a routing processor in a packet switch?

A) Determining the physical path for data transmission
B) Managing the power supply to the switch
C) Allocating time slots for communication
D) Determining the best path for packet forwarding
Answer: D) Determining the best path for packet forwarding

6 Which network type establishes a dedicated physical path before communication can occur?
A) Packet-switched network
B) Circuit-switched network
C) Message-switched network
D) Datagram network
Answer: B) Circuit-switched network
7 What technology does circuit switching primarily rely on to establish connections?
A) Space-division switch
B) Time-division switch
C) Packet-switching
D) Message-switching
Answer: A) Space-division switch

8 In a packet-switched network, how are data packets routed?

A) Based on physical paths
B) Based on virtual connections
C) Based on time slots
D) Based on message contents
Answer: B) Based on virtual connections

9 What is the main difference between a switch used in a circuit-switched network and one
used in a packet-switched network?
A) Packet switches have input and output ports
B) Circuit switches use a routing processor
C) Packet switches establish virtual connections
D) Circuit switches do not require any configuration
Answer: C) Packet switches establish virtual connections

10 Which situational example best illustrates the use of a packet switch?

A) Long-distance phone call
B) Traditional telephone system
C) Accessing a website
D) Military communications
Answer: C) Accessing a website