engineering computer science MCQ #607

What is the main difference between a hub and a switch?

engineering computer science MCQ #607

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the main difference between a hub and a switch?

    • A) A hub is a Layer 3 device, while a switch is a Layer 2 device
    • B) A hub is a Layer 1 device, while a switch is a Layer 2 device
    • C) A hub is faster, while a switch is slower
    • D) A hub is used for WAN, while a switch is used for LAN

    Answer: A hub is a Layer 1 device, while a switch is a Layer 2 device

    Explanation: A hub operates at Layer 1, broadcasting incoming data to all ports, while a switch operates at Layer 2, forwarding data to specific ports.