quiz 7 networking basics

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What are the two sizes (minimum and expected maximum) of an Ethernet frame? (Choose two.) -128 bytes -64 bytes -1518 bytes -56 bytes -1024 bytes

-64 bytes -1518 bytes

Which two functions or operations are performed by the MAC sublayer? (Choose two.) - it preforms the function of NIC driver software -it handles communication between upper and lower layers -it adds control information to network protocol layer data -it is responsible for media access control -it adds a header and trailer to form and OSI Layer 2 PDU

-it is responsible for media access control -it adds a header and trailer to form and OSI Layer 2 PDU

Which two characteristics describe Ethernet technology? (Choose two.) -it uses ring topology -it typically uses a average of 16 mph for data transfer rates -it is supported by IEEE 802.5 standards -it is supported by IEEE 802.3 standards -it uses unique MAC addresses to ensure the data is sent to the appropriate destination

-it is supported by IEEE 802.3 standards -it uses unique MAC addresses to ensure the data is sent to the appropriate destination

What is auto-MDIX? a.) a feature to automatically determine the speed of a duplex b.) a feature that detects the ethernet cable type c.) an ethernet connector type d.) a type of cisco switch

a.) a feature to automatically determine the speed of a duplex

What type of address is 01-00-5E-0A-00-02? a.) an address that reaches a specific group of hosts b.) an address that reaches every host in the network c.) an address that reaches one specific host d.) an address that reaches every host inside a local subnet

a.) an address that reaches a specific group of hosts

Which function or operation is performed by the LLC sublayer? a.) it communicates with upper protocol layers b.) it performs data encapsulation c.) it adds a header and trailer to a packet to form an osi layer 2 PDU d.) it is responsible for media access control

a.) it communicates with upper protocol layers

What happens to runt frames received by a Cisco Ethernet switch? a.) the frame is sent to the default gateway b.) the frame is dropped c.) the frame is returned to the originating network device d.) the frame is broadcast to all other devices on the same network

b.) the frame is dropped

What addressing information is recorded by a switch to build its MAC address table? a.) the source layer 3 address of outgoing packets b.) the source layer 2 address of incoming frames c.) the destination layer 2 address of outgoing frames d.) the destination layer 3 address of incoming packets

b.) the source layer 2 address of incoming frames

What statement describes a characteristic of MAC addresses? a.) they have a 32-bit binary value b.) they must be globally unique c.) they are added as part of a layer 3 PDU d.) they are only routable withing the private network

b.) they must be globally unique

What will a host on an Ethernet network do if it receives a frame with a unicast destination MAC address that does not match its own MAC address? a.) it will remove the frame from the media b.) it will forward the frame to the next host c.) it will discard the frame d.) it will strip off the data-link frame to check the destination IP address

c.) it will discard the frame

Which network device has the primary function to send data to a specific destination based on the information found in the MAC address table? a.) modem b.) router c.) switch d.) hub

c.) switch

Which network device makes forwarding decisions based on the destination MAC address that is contained in the frame? a.) repeater b.) router c.) switch d.) hub

c.) switch

What is the special value assigned to the first 24 bits of a multicast MAC address transporting an IPv4 packet? a.) FF-FF-FF b.) 01-5E-00 c.) FF-00-5E d.) 01-00-5E

d.) 01-00-5E

Which statement is true about MAC addresses? a.) the ISO is responsible for MAC addresses regulations b.) MAC addresses are implemented by software c.) a NIC only needs a MAC address if connected to by a WAN d.) the first three btyes are used by the vendor assigned OUI

d.) the first three btyes are used by the vendor assigned OUI


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