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A switch with the MAC FDB shown receives an Ethernet frame with source MAC address 00:00:8c:01:00:0a and destination MAC address 00:00:8c:01:00:0c. On which port is the frame forwarded?
Suggested Answer: C
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38 comments · newest first
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Cyndy
11 months ago
Just checked, it’s definitely 1/1/2!
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Beatriz
11 months ago
I think it’s 1/1/4, but I could be wrong.
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Staci
11 months ago
Wait, how do we know it's not 1/1/3?
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Margarett
11 months ago
Totally agree, that's the right port!
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Jade
12 months ago
The frame goes to port 1/1/2.
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Bernardine
12 months ago
I’m confused about how to interpret the FDB. I thought it was straightforward, but now I’m second-guessing my answer.
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Noel
1 year ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think the destination MAC is the key here. So, it should be port 1/1/3, right?
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Youlanda
1 year ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I remember something about checking the source MAC first. Does that mean it could go to a different port?
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Veronika
1 year ago
I think the frame should be forwarded to port 1/1/2 since that’s where the destination MAC is listed in the FDB.
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Pamella
1 year ago
I've got this! The destination MAC address 00:00:8c:01:00:0c is associated with port 1/1/2, so that's where the frame will be forwarded.
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Lucina
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The source MAC is 00:00:8c:01:00:0a and the destination MAC is 00:00:8c:01:00:0c. I need to find where those MAC addresses are located in the FDB table.
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Caprice
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward MAC address lookup question. I'll carefully examine the MAC FDB table in the image to determine which port the frame should be forwarded on.
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Dorcas
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I need to make sure I understand how MAC address forwarding works on a switch before I can confidently answer.
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Wilson
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. I'm not sure if it's A, B, or C. I'll have to review my notes to see if I can figure this out.
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Jutta
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. Managers have greater information needs and responsibilities around things like merit increases, incentives, and hiring, so their communication needs are more complex than individual employees. That's why Option B is the best answer.
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Herman
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by the options here. I'll have to review the material on portfolios again before deciding on the best answer.
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Veronique
1 year ago
Hazop stood out in the material we went over, especially in identifying risks. But I can't recall if it ties directly to improving reliability.
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Carmen
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. The prompt mentions a lot of different testing-related activities, but I'm not sure which one is the main focus. I'll have to think this through carefully before selecting an answer.
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Lavera
1 year ago
I'm stumped. Time to consult my trusty networking sidekick, the 'Google-fu Master' if I want to pass this exam.
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Arleen
1 year ago
Okay, let me know what you find out. I'll keep looking as well.
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Sherell
1 year ago
Let me double-check. I'm pretty sure it's port 1/1/2.
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Mattie
1 year ago
Are you sure? I believe it should be forwarded on port 1/1/3.
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William
1 year ago
I think the frame is forwarded on port 1/1/2.
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Mose
1 year ago
This question is a real MAC attack on my brain! I'm feeling a bit framed by all these options.
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Tyra
1 year ago
Yes, because the destination MAC address matches the MAC address in the FDB table for port 1/1/3.
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Milly
1 year ago
Are you sure about that?
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Ernest
1 year ago
A) 1/1/3
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Tamie
1 year ago
I bet the answer is on the tip of my tongue, but it's just not clicking. Maybe I should have paid more attention in that boring switch configuration lecture.
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Arthur
1 year ago
User 3: I'm pretty sure it's D) 1/1/4.
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Tuyet
1 year ago
User 2: No, I believe it's actually C) 1/1/3.
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Talia
1 year ago
User 1: I think the answer is B) 1/1/2.
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Alline
1 year ago
Okay, let's think this through logically. The destination MAC address is one port away from the source MAC address, so I'm guessing port 1/1/3.
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Aleshia
2 years ago
Hmm, looks like I need to brush up on my MAC FDB knowledge. Hopefully, the right answer isn't hidden in some obscure networking protocol I've never heard of!
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Cherry
1 year ago
I believe it should be port 1/1/2 as well.
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Cherry
1 year ago
I think the frame will be forwarded to port 1/1/2.
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Salina
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think it might be port 1/1/2 as well. Let's see what the correct answer is.
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Lovetta
2 years ago
I agree with Walton, because the destination MAC address matches the MAC address in the FDB table for port 1/1/2.
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Walton
2 years ago
I think the frame will be forwarded on port 1/1/2.