Which networking device operates at the Data Link Layer (Layer 2) of the OSI model and uses MAC addresses to forward frames to specific target ports?
AHub
BRouter
CSwitch
DRepeater
Explanation
A Network Switch works at Layer 2 (Data Link) and uses a MAC address table to forward frames selectively. A Hub works at Layer 1 (Physical) and broadcasts traffic to all ports. A Router operates at Layer 3 (Network).
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Computer Networks
- Subtopic: Network Hardware Devices

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