Multiple choice

A communication processor that connects dissimilar networks by providing the translation from one set of protocol to another is

  1. bridge

  2. gateway

  3. router

  4. modem

  5. none of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

A gateway connects networks with different protocols by translating between them. Bridges (A) connect similar networks, routers (C) direct traffic within similar networks, and modems (D) convert digital to analog signals.