In the following figure, what will happen first when Computer A wants to send Computer B a message?
Answer Options
The switch will forward the frame to all ports on the switch.
The switch will direct communication to port Fa0/1.
The switch will record computer A's MAC address on port Fa0/0.
The switch will record computer B's MAC address on port Fa0/1.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Since the MAC address table has the MAC address for Computer B, the switch will direct the frame to port Fa0/1 only. The switch will only forward the frame to all active ports if the MAC address table didn't contain the destination MAC address for Computer B. The switch will only record Computer A's MAC address on port Fa0/0 if the MAC address was not already populated in the table for that specific port. Likewise the switch will only record Computer B's MAC address on port Fa0/1 if the MAC address was not already populated in the table for that specific port.