Which statement correctly distinguishes TCAM from the MAC address table?

TCAM (Ternary Content Addressable Memory) is a specialized type of high-speed memory used in network devices for rapid lookups. It's hardware-based. The MAC address table, on the other hand, is a logical data structure maintained by a switch's operating system, storing MAC address to port mappings. While the MAC address table's contents are often stored within TCAM for fast forwarding decisions, the table itself is a conceptual representation of forwarding information, not a physical memory type. Incorrect options: TCAM and MAC address tables are primarily populated by learning MAC addresses from incoming frames, not ARP files or switch configuration files. TCAM stores various forwarding information, including Layer 2, Layer 3, and ACLs, while the MAC address table specifically stores Layer 2 forwarding information. QoS information is handled by other mechanisms. TCAM's "ternary" nature means it can match 0, 1, or "don't care" states, enabling complex rule matching. MAC address lookups are typically exact matches of 1s and 0s.