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What protocol is used for mapping an IP address to a physical MAC address?

  • IP
  • ICMP
  • ARP (correct)
  • RARP

Which protocol is responsible for error checking and reporting in the network layer?

  • IP
  • ICMP (correct)
  • ARP
  • RARP

What is the purpose of RARP?

  • Mapping MAC addresses to IP addresses (correct)
  • Error checking in the network layer
  • Mapping IP addresses to MAC addresses
  • Access method in networks

Which of the following is not a part of MAC addressing?

<p>Error checking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does ICMP stand for in networking?

<p>Internet Control Message Protocol (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is responsible for mapping an IP address to a physical MAC address?

<p>ARP (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In networking, what is the function of MAC addressing?

<p>Mapping IP addresses to MAC addresses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is responsible for detecting errors in data transmission at the data link layer?

<p>ARP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does ICMP primarily focus on in networking?

<p>Error checking and reporting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element is responsible for defining how data is formatted for transmission over the network?

<p>Access method (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a MAC address in networking?

<p>To uniquely identify a device on a network (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which device address is determined by the MAC address?

<p>1.1.1.2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many bytes are typically in a MAC address?

<p>6 bytes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an IP address in networking?

<p>To identify a specific device on a network (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a MAC address differ from an IP address?

<p>MAC address is hardware-based, while an IP address is software-based (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of packet-switching in data transmission?

<p>Enables efficient sharing of a single link by multiple packets over time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medium uses pulses of light to transmit messages across a network?

<p>Glass or plastic fibers within cables (fiber-optic cable) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cable media uses electrical impulses for communication?

<p>Twisted pair cables (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In network transmission, what is the purpose of nodes buffering data?

<p>To equalize data rates across different stations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cable media is known for its high-speed data transmission capabilities?

<p>Fiber optic cable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key advantage of using wireless transmission as a network medium?

<p>Increased security due to physical cables not being required (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes fiber optic cables different from twisted pair and coaxial cables in terms of data transmission?

<p>Fiber optic cables can carry data at higher speeds over longer distances (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of equalizing data rates among stations connecting to a network?

<p>To ensure smooth flow of data and prevent congestion in the network (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is line efficiency considered an advantage of packet-switching in data networks?

<p>To share a single link by many packets over time, improving efficiency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is speed an important characteristic of fiber optic cables in network communication?

<p>Higher speeds support efficient long-distance data transfer. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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