Briefly describe the differences between a Layer 2 switch and a Layer 3 switch.

What will be an ideal response?


A Layer 2 switch forwards traffic based on MAC addresses, whereas a Layer 3 switch forwards traffic based on IP addresses. A Layer 3 switch is a router that does what a traditional router does in software…in hardware. A Layer 3 switch, by definition, is a multilayer switch.
 

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Use a counter-controlled loop to read seven numbers, some positive and some negative, and compute and display their average.

What will be an ideal response?

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A(n) ________ virus is a series of commands that is executed without your knowledge

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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10. What

``` var toys = new Array("car", "doll", "ball", "game"); var lgth = toys.length; ``` a. 4 b. 3 c. 5 d. 15

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To activate the previous cell in a pre-selected range, press Select one:

A. The Alt key B. None of the above C. The Enter key D. The Tab key

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