Layer 2 Switching

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Layer 2 Switching Quiz

Test your knowledge and understanding of Layer 2 switching concepts with our engaging quiz! This quiz features multiple choice questions designed to challenge your grasp of switching functions, forwarding decisions, and common protocols like STP.

  • 10 multiple choice questions
  • Focus on Layer 2 networking principles
  • Perfect for students and professionals alike
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by LearningSwitch101
A switch receives a frame. The destination address is present in the forwarding table, and the egress port == the ingress port. What will the switch do with the frame?
Forward
Flood
Filter
Route
Which statement is NOT correct?
Switches and bridges perform the same function.
Bridges are slower than switches.
Switches have a lot more ports than bridges.
Switches perform their function in ASICs, while bridges do it in software.
Switches and bridges operate at layer 3
A switch receives a frame. The destination address is not found in the forwarding table. What will the switch do with the frame?
Forward
Flood
Filter
Route
A switch receives a frame. The destination address is FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF. What will the switch do with the frame?
Forward
Flood
Filter
Route
A switch performs address learning based on the ___ address in frames received.
Source MAC
Destination MAC
Source IP
Destination IP
A unicast address is the address of ____ host(s) on the network?
One
Many
All
What is a NOT a consequence of switching loops?
Incorrect information in the forwarding table
Incorrect information in the routing table
Multiple copies of a frame received by the destination
Broadcast storms
STP is the protocol used in switches to ___ while maintaining redundancy.
Avoid routing loops
Avoid switching loops
Make forwarding decisions
Perform address learning
Maintain the forwarding table
A switch makes forwarding decisions based on the ___ address in frames received.
Source MAC
Destination MAC
Source IP
Destination IP
A switch receives a frame. The destination address is present in the forwarding table, and the egress port != the ingress port. What will the switch do with the frame?
Forward
Flood
Filter
Route
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