Why is a basic network Hub often called a 'dumb' device compared to a modern network Switch?
A. It cannot understand digital binary configurations.
B. It lacks internal power supplies.
C. It broadcasts all incoming data packets out to every connected port, causing collision issues.
D. It cannot transmit data wirelessly.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A hub operates at the Physical Layer (Layer 1) and simply repeats incoming signals to all ports, increasing network collisions and security vulnerabilities.
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