What is the name of a LAN device that provides many physical ports into which Ethernet cables can be connected?

A) Ethernet bridge
B) Ethernet router
C) Ethernet repeater
D) Ethernet switch
E) Ethernet concentrator


D
Explanation: D) On Ethernet networks, the most common device deployed is an Ethernet switch. This device is responsible for communications between the hosts that are connected to it (and to other connected switches); typically, these devices have anywhere from four to thousands of ports (RJ-45 ) available, depending on the environment.

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Opacity is the ________ value of a color.

a) red b) transparency c) dithering d) blue

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