Networking Fundamentals — Question 21

What are two differences between switches and hubs? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Switches are slower than hubs because of the extra addressing functions that switches perform.
• B. Switches send data to all of the computers that are connected to them for efficiency.
• C. Switches are capable of sending and receiving data at the same time.
• D. Switches identify the intended destination of the data that they receive.

Correct answer: A, D

Explanation

Answer A is incorrect because switches are generally faster than hubs due to their ability to process data more efficiently. Answer D is correct because switches do indeed identify the intended destination of the data, allowing for more targeted data transmission, while hubs simply forward data to all connected devices.