A common connection device that connects computers to a network and that sends messages (checks packets)between sender and receiver nodes is called a ________.
A) router
B) gateway
C) switch
D) bridge

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A switch is a common connection device that connects computers to a network and sends messages between sender and receiver nodes by checking packets for their destination address and forwarding them to the correct device. Routers, gateways, and bridges also perform similar functions but are not specifically designed for this task.

A Common Connection Device That Connects Computers to a Network