What is the main difference between a bridge and a switch? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the main difference between a bridge and a switch?
A. Bridge works at layer 3; switch at layer 2
B. No difference
C. Bridge has more ports than a switch
D. Switch is a multiport bridge
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A switch is essentially a multiport bridge with hardware-based forwarding.

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