engineering computer science MCQ #928

What is the difference between a hub and a switch?

engineering computer science MCQ #928

  1. Question 1

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

    • A) A hub is a Layer 3 device, a switch is a Layer 2 device
    • B) A hub broadcasts data to all ports, a switch forwards data to specific ports
    • C) A hub is used for WAN connections, a switch for LAN
    • D) A hub is faster than a switch

    Answer: A hub broadcasts data to all ports, a switch forwards data to specific ports

    Explanation: A hub broadcasts incoming data to all its ports, whereas a switch forwards data to the specific port where the destination device is connected.