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N10-009 Question #542: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: SFP transceiver. An SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceiver is a modular device that provides the interface between fiber-optic or copper cabling and the networking equipment (e.g., switch or router). It operates primarily at Layer 2 (Data Link), converting optical or electrical signals int

Submitted by hans_de· Mar 6, 2026Networking concepts

Question

Which of the following devices functions mainly at the data link layer of the OSI model and is used to connect a fiber-optic cable to a network interface?

Options

  • ASC
  • BDAC
  • CSFP transceiver
  • DTwinaxial cable

Explanation

An SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceiver is a modular device that provides the interface between fiber-optic or copper cabling and the networking equipment (e.g., switch or router). It operates primarily at Layer 2 (Data Link), converting optical or electrical signals into frames usable by the network device.

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