Switched Local Area Networks Quiz
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What type of VLAN configuration is mentioned in the text?

  • Port-based VLAN (correct)
  • Trunk-based VLAN
  • Virtual VLAN
  • Dynamic VLAN
  • How is forwarding between VLANs accomplished according to the text?

  • Direct layer 2 switching
  • Through packet switching
  • Via broadcast domain sharing
  • Using routing (similar to separate switches) (correct)
  • In the context of VLANs spanning multiple switches, what does a trunk port do?

  • Carry frames between VLANs defined over multiple physical switches (correct)
  • Transmit frames within the same VLAN
  • Block incoming frames
  • Isolate broadcast traffic
  • What modification is required in the Ethernet frame structure to support a trunk port?

    <p>Adding a VLAN tag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature allows ports to be dynamically assigned among VLANs?

    <p>Dynamic membership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do VLANs enable multiple virtual LANs over a single physical LAN infrastructure?

    <p>By configuring logical broadcast domains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a trunk port in a VLAN setup?

    <p>Carry frames between VLANs across switches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes traffic isolation in a port-based VLAN setup?

    <p>'Promiscuous' port can communicate with all other ports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of routing in forwarding traffic between VLANs?

    <p>Utilize layer 3 information for inter-VLAN traffic forwarding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes trunk ports from standard ports in a VLAN setup?

    <p>Trunk ports carry traffic for multiple VLANs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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