CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 769

Which of the following uses the destination IP address to forward packets?

Answer options

• A. A bridge
• B. A Layer 2 switch
• C. A router
• D. A repeater

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, a router, as it makes forwarding decisions based on the destination IP address. In contrast, a bridge and a Layer 2 switch operate at Layer 2 of the OSI model and use MAC addresses, while a repeater simply amplifies signals without any address analysis.