Discuss the difference between hubs versus switches.

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The essential difference between hubs and switches is that hubs broadcast frames received on one port to all other ports, whereas a switch will forward a received frame to a specific port.

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If a cohort in a distributed transaction has performed only read operations, the two-phase commit protocol can be simplified. When the cohort receives the prepare message, it gives up its locks and terminates its participation in the protocol. Explain why this simplification of the protocol works correctly.

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If using a dual or multiboot configuration, what screen appears during the boot sequence?

A. OS select BIOS screen B. boot loader menu C. Multi-Windows Login screen D. Secure Boot OS page

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Web 2.0 is a read-only technology.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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For the nodes on a network to communicate with each other and access the network, each node needs a ________.

A. DSL modem B. network adapter C. hub D. router

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