Why Is the Use of a Switch Preferred Over a Hub

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why is the use of a switch preferred over a hub?

• A) Devices on a hub have to share the available bandwidth.
• B) Switches are intelligent; they read the frame and determine where to send it.
• C) Switches can operate in full-duplex mode.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Cash Ratio

A liquidity measure that compares a company's most liquid assets (cash and cash equivalents) to its current liabilities.

Bad Debt Expense

The cost associated with accounts receivable that is not expected to be collected.

Quality of Income

A measure of the conservatism of a company's earnings with respect to its ability to generate cash flows, indicating the robustness of earnings.

Net Profit Margin

A financial performance ratio, expressed as a percentage, calculating the amount of net income generated as a portion of revenues.