Which term describes a computer whose job is to receive information and send it to the correct destination within a network?

• A. Server
• B. Router
• C. Bridge
• D. Gateway

Answer: (A)

The function described is about delivering data to the correct device within a local network by forwarding frames based on destination addresses. A bridge fits this role: it connects LAN segments and forwards frames only toward the segment where the destination device lives, using MAC addresses. It learns which devices are reachable on which port, building a forwarding table so traffic is directed efficiently within the same network. This is different from a router, which routes packets between different networks; a gateway, which connects networks and often performs protocol translation; and a server, which provides services to clients rather than directing data to specific destinations on a LAN. So the term describing a computer that receives information and sends it to the correct destination within a network is a bridge (note that switches are essentially modern bridges).