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CompTIA Exam N10-008 Topic 3 Question 65 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's N10-008 exam
Question #: 65
Topic #: 3
[All N10-008 Questions]

A! which of the following layers of the OSI model can switches operate? (Select two).

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Suggested Answer: B, C

Switches operate atLayer 2andLayer 3of the OSI model. Here's a brief explanation for each layer:

Layer 2 (Data Link Layer):

Switches primarily operate at this layer.

They use MAC addresses to forward frames within a local network (LAN).

Switches create and maintain MAC address tables to make forwarding decisions.

Examples of switches include Ethernet switches and VLAN switches.

Layer 3 (Network Layer):

Some advanced switches (known asLayer 3 switches) can perform routing functions.

Layer 3 switches can route traffic between different subnets within the same LAN.

They use IP addresses to make routing decisions.

Layer 3 switches combine the features of switches and routers.


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Kathrine
10 days ago
Wait, wait, wait... Switches operate at Layers 1 and 2, don't they? This question is making my brain hurt!
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Kaycee
12 days ago
Haha, I bet the answer is B and C. Switches are all about that Ethernet and IP magic, am I right or am I right?
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Dalene
13 days ago
Hmm, I think the answer is B and D. Switches can operate at Layer 2 and Layer 4, no? This exam is a real head-scratcher!
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Vi
15 days ago
I'd go with B and C. Switches can definitely handle Layer 2 and Layer 3 traffic, right?
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Jaclyn
16 days ago
Layers 1 and 2, of course! Switches are all about that physical and data link action.
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Joanna
3 days ago
A) Layer 1
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Fidelia
23 days ago
Hmm, I'm going to go with Layer 2 and Layer 3. Switches need to operate at both the data link and network layers to do their job properly. Anything else is just witchcraft.
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Jamie
2 days ago
Yes, Layer 2 and Layer 3 are the correct layers for switches.
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Erasmo
10 days ago
I think you're right, switches operate at Layer 2 and Layer 3.
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Larae
1 months ago
The correct answers are Layer 1 and Layer 2. Switches don't operate at the higher layers like transport (Layer 4) or session (Layer 5). That's just crazy talk!
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Shalon
5 days ago
B) Layer 2
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Herminia
23 days ago
A) Layer 1
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Sharika
1 months ago
I'm not sure about Layer 3, but I know switches definitely work at Layer 2 for Ethernet frames.
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Carin
2 months ago
I think Layer 2 and Layer 3 are the correct answers. Switches can operate at the data link layer (Layer 2) and the network layer (Layer 3) to route packets based on IP addresses.
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Leandro
22 days ago
That's right, switches work at the data link and network layers.
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Laurel
23 days ago
Layer 2 and Layer 3 make sense for switches to operate at.
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Brittney
1 months ago
Yes, Layer 2 and Layer 3 are the correct answers for switches.
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Gladis
1 months ago
I agree, switches can operate at Layer 2 and Layer 3.
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Matilda
2 months ago
I agree with Georgiana, switches work at Layer 2 for MAC addresses and Layer 3 for IP addresses.
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Cammy
2 months ago
Layer 1 and Layer 2 are the correct answers. Switches operate at the data link layer (Layer 2) to forward frames based on MAC addresses, and they can also operate at the physical layer (Layer 1) to provide electrical, mechanical, and functional connectivity.
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Lera
1 months ago
B) Layer 2
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Luis
2 months ago
A) Layer 1
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Georgiana
2 months ago
I think switches can operate at Layer 2 and Layer 3.
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