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When was Ethernet developed?
When was Ethernet developed?
- 1990
- 1985
- 1972
- 1980 (correct)
Which LAN technology was not suitable for local area communications according to the text?
Which LAN technology was not suitable for local area communications according to the text?
- RS-232 (correct)
- Token Ring
- Ethernet
- FDDI
What was the common cable called that computers were connected to in Ethernet networking?
What was the common cable called that computers were connected to in Ethernet networking?
- Bus (correct)
- FDDI
- Token Ring
- RS-232
Which LAN technology ultimately became the IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD standard?
Which LAN technology ultimately became the IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD standard?
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What data transfer rates and distances could RS-232 handle, as mentioned in the text?
What data transfer rates and distances could RS-232 handle, as mentioned in the text?
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What is one reason RS-232 was not suitable for local area communications?
What is one reason RS-232 was not suitable for local area communications?
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Which LAN technology was developed first among Ethernet, Token Ring, and FDDI?
Which LAN technology was developed first among Ethernet, Token Ring, and FDDI?
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What was the primary function of RS-232 in the context of computer connections?
What was the primary function of RS-232 in the context of computer connections?
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Why was RS-232 not an ideal choice for local area communications, according to the text?
Why was RS-232 not an ideal choice for local area communications, according to the text?
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Which standard did Ethernet evolve into in 1985?
Which standard did Ethernet evolve into in 1985?
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