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Ethernet Switches: Frame Size and Fields Quiz

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What is the primary responsibility of the transport layer?

Providing a physical path for data transmission

Routing data packets to their destinations

Encoding and decoding data for transmission

Tracking individual conversations and segmenting data (correct)

Which protocol provides reliability and flow control in the transport layer?

Ethernet

UDP

TCP (correct)

What is a key characteristic of the UDP protocol?

It is a connectionless protocol (correct)

It provides reliable data delivery

It guarantees in-order delivery of data

It establishes a connection before transmitting data

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for segmenting and reassembling data?

Transport layer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the TCP protocol in the transport layer?

Ensuring reliable and ordered delivery of data Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the UDP protocol?

It is a connectionless protocol with no error checking Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the LLC sublayer in the 802 LAN/MAN standards?

Places information in the frame to identify network layer protocol Signup and view all the answers

Which type of addressing is included in an Ethernet frame?

MAC address Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the frame check sequence (FCS) in an Ethernet frame?

Error detection Signup and view all the answers

Which access method does Ethernet over a half-duplex medium utilize?

Carrier sense multiple access/collision detection (CSMA/CD) Signup and view all the answers

In Ethernet LANs today, what device is commonly used for connectivity instead of hubs?

Switches Signup and view all the answers

Which IEEE standard specifies the usage of jumbo frames in Ethernet networks?

IEEE 802.3ae Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum size of an Ethernet frame?

64 bytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum size of an Ethernet frame?

1518 bytes Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the transport layer in the network protocol stack?

To provide logical communication between applications Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What are Ethernet frames less than 64 bytes in length called?

Runt frames Signup and view all the answers