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You plug a 100 Mb/s hub into a switch. What is the expected outcome?

Answer Options

A

The switch interface will be set to the 100 Mb/s full-duplex.

B

The switch interface will be set to the 100 Mb/s half-duplex.

C

The switch interface will be set to the 10 Mb/s full-duplex.

D

The switch interface will be set to the 10 Mb/s half-duplex.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation

Hubs do not participate in IEEE negotiation, and therefore the speed will be detected. However, since duplex cannot be negotiated, 10 Mb/s and 100 Mb/s connections will be half-duplex and 1000 Mb/s connections will be full-duplex. Therefore the switch interface will be set to 100 Mb/s half-duplex.

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