"Device A" is an 8-port layer 2 managed switch and "Device C" is a 4-port hub. Which of the following describes "Device B," assu

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"Device A" is an 8-port layer 2 managed switch and "Device C" is a 4-port hub. Which of the following describes "Device B," assu

ming all workstations can communicate with each under normal circumstances?
A. Layer 2 switch
B. Router
C. Bridge
D. Repeater

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tresset_1 [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-01T16:37:13+03:00

Answer: (B) Router

Explanation:

A router is one of the type of virtual and the physical networking device which helps in forwarding the message in the form of data packets in the computer system.

The main function of the router is that it sends the message over the internet in the form of email and web page.
The router sending the data packets by assigning each device a local internet protocol address in the networking.

According to the given question, the router is refers to the Device-B so that it can communicate in normal circumstances in workstation. Therefore, Option (B) is correct.