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Q: What does a switch do when a frame is received on an interface and the destination hardware address is unknown or not in the filter table?

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    Forwards the switch to the first available link
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    Drops the frame
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    Floods the network with the frame looking for the device
  • 4
    Sends back a message to the originating station asking for a name resolution
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Answer : 3. "Floods the network with the frame looking for the device"
Explanation :

Answer: C) Floods the network with the frame looking for the device Explanation: Switches flood all frames that have an unknown destination address. If a device answers the frame, the switch will update the MAC address table to reflect the location of the device.

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