Question

Which of the following is not a network edge device ?

• A. Switch
• B. PC
• C. Smartphone
• D. Server

Hint:

Edge devices are the "destinations" (like your computer or a web server). Core devices are the "intersections and highways" (like switches and routers) that get the data to its destination.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Define network edge vs. network core. The network is conceptually divided into the edge and the core.

Network Edge: Contains the end systems that users interact with, which run applications (e.g., PCs, servers, smartphones).
Network Core: Contains the interconnected routers and switches that forward data through the network.

Step 2: Classify the devices.

(B) PC, (C) Smartphone, (D) Server are all end systems, placing them at the network edge.
(A) Switch is a device that operates within the network core to connect edge devices and forward traffic between them.
Therefore, a switch is not a network edge device.