How does MAC learning function?

The correct answer is D. associates the MAC address with the port on which it is received. MAC learning associates each learned MAC address with the specific port it was received on, allowing the switch to forward frames efficiently.

Submitted by priya_blr· Mar 5, 2026

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Arestricts ports to a maximum of 10 dynamically-learned addresses
Bincreases security on the management VLAN
Cdrops received MAC addresses not listed in the address table
Dassociates the MAC address with the port on which it is received

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A
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D
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MAC learning associates each learned MAC address with the specific port it was received on, allowing the switch to forward frames efficiently.

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#MAC learning#Ethernet switching

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