Multiple choice

Which of the following devices transmits data to all ports regardless of final destination?

  1. Firewall

  2. Router

  3. Switch

  4. Hub
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A network hub is a legacy device that lacks the intelligence to route traffic, so it broadcasts all incoming data packets to every connected port. Switches and routers are more advanced devices that direct traffic only to the intended recipient.

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