Multiple choice

The switching element is also known as

  1. router

  2. transmission line

  3. host

  4. bus
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Explanation

In the context of a network subnet, the 'switching element' is the device that receives packets and forwards them toward their destination. In modern packet-switched networks, this device is most commonly known as a router. Hosts are the end-user devices, and transmission lines are the cables connecting them.

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