Host A and Host B are connected to the same switch and Host

Host A and Host B are connected to the same switch, and Host A sends a message to Host B. When the switch starts receiving the bits, it reads the destination MAC address, determines the port Host B is on, and immediately opens a channel to that port while bits are still being received. Which switch mode is being used?

A. Cut through

B. Store and forward

C. Fragment free

D. Full duplex

Solution

Answer:

A is correct.

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Explanation:

Cut-through switches begin delivering the frame as soon as a destination address is discovered.