You have two LAN segments connected by a bridge. Segment A has devices with MAC addresses 01 to 05, and Segment B has devices 06 to 10.

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Computer Networks - Physical and Data Link Layer

You have two LAN segments connected by a bridge. Segment A has devices with MAC addresses 01 to 05, and Segment B has devices 06 to 10. If device 03 sends data to device 08, describe the path the data takes.

AThe bridge drops the data because it only connects one segment.

BThe bridge broadcasts the data to both segments.

CThe bridge forwards data back to Segment A.

DThe bridge forwards the data from Segment A to Segment B only.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand bridge function between segments
Bridge connects two segments and forwards frames between them based on MAC addresses.
Step 2: Analyze data flow from device 03 to 08
Since device 03 is on Segment A and 08 on Segment B, bridge forwards data from A to B only.
Final Answer:
The bridge forwards the data from Segment A to Segment B only. -> Option D
Quick Check:
Bridge forwards between segments = The bridge forwards the data from Segment A to Segment B only. [OK]

Quick Trick: Bridge forwards data only between segments involved [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Thinking bridge broadcasts to all segments
Assuming bridge drops data between segments
Confusing bridge with single segment device

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You have two LAN segments connected by a bridge. Segment A has devices with MAC addresses 01 to 05, and Segment B has devices 06 to 10.

Step 1: Understand bridge function between segments

Step 2: Analyze data flow from device 03 to 08

Final Answer:

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