Which of the following best names the concept in which a networking device that forwards data packets between different computer networks?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Computer Networks question asks: Which of the following best names the concept in which a networking device that forwards data packets between different computer networks? The correct choice is B. Router. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Firewall
Why not A: “Firewall” does not fit this question. The answer is Router.
- B. Router ✓
- C. HTTP
Why not C: “HTTP” does not fit this question. The answer is Router.
- D. UDP
Why not D: “UDP” does not fit this question. The answer is Router.
Correct answer
B. Router
Explanation
Router is the term that matches “Which of the following best names the concept in which a networking device that forwards data packets between different computer networks” (option B). Option A (Firewall) does not fit this question. Option C (HTTP) does not fit this question. Option D (UDP) does not fit this question. For this Computer Networks question, the accepted answer is Router.
Source: Computer Networks Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, computer networks, networking, protocols
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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