Exam 220-1001 topic 1 question 125 discussion

This answer is correct because the question is "What CONNECTS THE PC to the GATEWAY(Router)" A switch CONNECTS the PC to the GATEWAY(Router)

My understanding is this. NIC is the pc, default gateway is the router, therefore Switch connects the pc to the default gateway.

A is the answer accordingly Chatgpt

"Which of the following best describes how a switch functions? It connects multiple cable segments or devices and forwards frames to the appropriate segment. It connects multiple segments of different architectures. It translates frames and broadcasts them to all of its ports. It connects multiple cable segments or devices and broadcasts frames to all of its ports. It connects multiple segments of different architectures. It translates frames and forwards them to the appropriate segment. It connects multiple cable segments or devices and forwards frames to the appropriate segment." Maybe the keyword is connect...that is how I can get myself understand why switch is the right answer here...

the wording is poor and confusing. Look at Proffesser messer practice exam 2 similar question and answer. What kind of device is installed into a computer and directly connects the computer to an Ethernet network? ❍ A. NIC ❍ B. Switch ❍ C. Repeater ❍ D. Bridge The Answer: A. NIC A NIC (Network Interface Card) is the hardware that connects a device to a network. Some NICs are integrated into computer motherboards, and other NICs are separate interface cards. The incorrect answers: B. Switch A switch is a network infrastructure device. Switches are not installed into computer systems.

NIC. without a NIC you cant connect to anything . A home Router also acts as a switch in some cases.

The NIC is the first point of exit for any communicating device so I believe the answer is a NIC not a router.

Comptia is just one clever bastard. I couldn't wrap my head around as to why switch would be the answer until I reread the question----keyword: PC. PCs typically are desktop computers whereas laptops can just bypass the switch and connect to the router wirelessly.

The default gateway is the first Layer 3 device (such as a router) (Google)

Here's what the 901-902 book says. I don't have the 1001-1002 book, but the 901-902 book works just fine. The book says router, so I'm going with router. "Gateway (bolded) When the User Configured radio button is chosen on the Alternate Configuration tab, you must enter a value in the Default Gateway field. This value must correspond with the subnet values and the IP address that you enter. This address identifies the router to be used to communicate outside the local network."

In a office environment, the gateway is definitely switch.

What is a Network Switch versus a Router? Switches create a network. Routers connect networks. A router links computers to the Internet, so users can share the connection. A router acts as a dispatcher, choosing the best path for information to travel so it's received quickly. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/small-business/resource-center/networking/network-switch-vs-router.html

The question is tricky. Default gateway is a Router. So, the question should be, what is the device used to connect PC to Router? If this a question that is very clear, the answer is Switch.

Confusing, cable wire should be the answer to connect PC to a default getway. And PC can connect directly to Router which is the default getway..

It goes: NIC --> Switch --> Router, what connects? Both NIC and Switch does it.

bad question.The switch can be built into the router/gateway. I believe NIC is a clearer answer, However, in the enterprise it would be a switch!

This should be C. Router https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/computer-science/default-gateway