18 Questions
What is the primary responsibility of the transport layer?
Tracking individual conversations and segmenting data
Which protocol provides reliability and flow control in the transport layer?
TCP
What is a key characteristic of the UDP protocol?
It is a connectionless protocol
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for segmenting and reassembling data?
Transport layer
What is the primary function of the TCP protocol in the transport layer?
Ensuring reliable and ordered delivery of data
Which statement best describes the UDP protocol?
It is a connectionless protocol with no error checking
What is the purpose of the LLC sublayer in the 802 LAN/MAN standards?
Places information in the frame to identify network layer protocol
Which type of addressing is included in an Ethernet frame?
MAC address
What is the purpose of the frame check sequence (FCS) in an Ethernet frame?
Error detection
Which access method does Ethernet over a half-duplex medium utilize?
Carrier sense multiple access/collision detection (CSMA/CD)
In Ethernet LANs today, what device is commonly used for connectivity instead of hubs?
Switches
Which IEEE standard specifies the usage of jumbo frames in Ethernet networks?
IEEE 802.3ae
What is the minimum size of an Ethernet frame?
64 bytes
What is the maximum size of an Ethernet frame?
1518 bytes
What is the purpose of the preamble field in an Ethernet frame?
The preamble field is not included when describing the size of the frame
What is the purpose of the transport layer in the network protocol stack?
To provide logical communication between applications
What happens if the size of a transmitted Ethernet frame is less than the minimum or greater than the maximum?
The frame is discarded by the receiving device
What are Ethernet frames less than 64 bytes in length called?
Runt frames
Test your knowledge on Ethernet switches, frame sizes, and fields. Learn about the minimum and maximum Ethernet frame sizes, the importance of the preamble field, and how different frame lengths are handled in Ethernet communications.
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