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Which type of addressing is used in Ethernet at the hop-to-hop level?

Physical Address
Logical Address
IP Address
MAC Address (correct)

What is the main purpose of hop-to-hop error detection?

To pinpoint errors at each individual node (correct)
To prevent all types of errors
To identify errors in the entire data transmission path
To detect errors only at the source

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for hop-to-hop flow control?

Physical Layer
Transport Layer
Network Layer
Data Link Layer (correct)

What type of data delivery is achieved through hop-to-hop mechanisms?

Intermediate delivery (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does a MAC address differ from an IP address?

MAC address is unique globally, while IP address is only unique within a network. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which specific layer of the TCP/IP model corresponds to hop-to-hop data delivery?

Network Access Layer (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role does the MAC address play in hop-to-hop communication?

Identifying a device within a LAN (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Ethernet, how does hop-to-hop flow control enhance data transmission?

Reduces data loss by regulating data flow between nodes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of data delivery is hop-to-hop addressing associated with?

Multi-hop (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Ethernet, what is the main purpose of hop-to-hop flow control?

To manage data flow between adjacent network nodes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of hop-to-hop error detection in networking?

To identify errors in the data link layer (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does a MAC address differ from an IP address in terms of functionality?

MAC addresses are used for physical addressing, while IP addresses are used for logical addressing. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the OSI model corresponds to hop-to-hop addressing?

Data Link Layer (Layer 2) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication process is facilitated by hop-to-hop mechanisms?

Multi-hop communication within a network (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does hop-to-hop flow control enhance data transmission efficiency?

By regulating the rate of data transfer between consecutive network elements (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the TCP/IP model is responsible for hop-to-hop error detection?

Link Layer (or Network Interface Layer) (A) Signup and view all the answers

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