CCNA 1 - module 7

What is the special value assigned to the first 24 bits of a multicast MAC address?

01-00-5E

What are the two sizes (minimum and maximum) of an Ethernet frame? (Choose two.)

64 bytes & 1518 bytes

Which part of an Ethernet Frame describes the higher-layer protocol that is encapsulated?

Ethertype

Which part of an Ethernet frame detects errors in the frame?

Frame check sequence

Which function or operation is performed by the LLC sublayer?

It communicates with upper protocol layers

Which two characteristics describe Ethernet technology? (Choose two.)

It is supported by IEEE 802.3 standards / it uses the CSMA/CD access control method

What will a host on an Ethernet network do if it receives a frame with a destination MAC address that does not match its own MAC address?

It will discard the frame

Which data link sublayer controls the network interface through software drivers?

LLC

Which data link sublayer works with the upper layers to add application information for delivery of data to higher level protocols?

LLC

Which statement is true about MAC addresses?

The first three bytes are used by the vendor assigned OUI.

What happens to runt frames received by a Cisco Ethernet switch?

The frame is dropped

What addressing information is recorded by a switch to build its MAC address table?

The source layer 2 address of incoming frames

What is auto-MDIX?

a feature that detects ethernet cable type

What type of address is 01-00-5E-0A-00-02?

an address that reaches a specific group of hosts

What feature automatically negotiates the best speed and duplex setting between interconnecting devices?

autonegotiation

What is a function of the MAC sublayer? (Choose three.)

controls access to the media/checks for errors in received bits/uses CSMA/CD or CSMA/CA to support Ethernet technology

Which switching method can be implemented using fast-forward switching or fragment-free switching?

cut-through switching

What are two methods for switching data between ports on a switch? (Choose two.)

cut-through switching / store-and-forward switching

Which part of an Ethernet Frame uses a pad to increase the frame field to at least 64 bytes?

data field

Which two functions or operations are performed by the MAC sublayer? (Choose two.)

it is responsible for media access control / it adds a header and trailer to form an OSI layer 2 PDU

Which two types of memory buffering techniques are used by switches? (Choose two.)

port-based memory buffering/ shared memory buffering

Which part of an Ethernet Frame notifies the receiver to get ready for a new frame?

preamble

Which network device has the primary function to send data to a specific destination based on the information found in the MAC address table?

switch

Which network device makes forwarding decisions based on the destination MAC address that is contained in the frame?

switch

What statement describes a characteristic of MAC addresses?

they must be globally unique