An automated vertical farm uses a wired star network topology to connect environmental sensors and actuators to a central control server. The topology layout is shown in the diagram below:

Describe the role of the central switch in managing the transmission of data packets across this network.
Practise OCR GCSE Computer Science Networks and topologies with exam-style questions for GCSE Computer Science. 20 questions, matched to the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) specification and written in Component 01 and Component 02 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.