Use the abbreviated MAC addresses in the MAC address table to determine the correct answer. A PC connected to port Gi0/4 sends data to a PC connected to port Gi0/3. When the switch receives the data, what will the switch do first to process the frame?

IT Questions Bank › Category: CCNA 2 v5 › Use the abbreviated MAC addresses in the MAC address table to determine the correct answer. A PC connected to port Gi0/4 sends data to a PC connected to port Gi0/3. When the switch receives the data, what will the switch do first to process the frame?

Port      MAC address
Gi0/3     AA
Gi0/7     AB

Add the source MAC address to the switch MAC address table.
Forward the data out all ports except for port 4.
Forward the data to port 5.
Forward the data out all ports.
Add both the source and destination MAC addresses to the switch MAC address table.
Add the destination MAC address to the switch MAC address table.

Explanation: The switch examines the source MAC address and compares it to the MAC address table. If the address is not in the MAC address table, it associates the source MAC address of PC with the ingress port (Port Gi0/4) in the MAC address table.

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