CN chapter 2 - Additional questions

What does CSMA/CD stand for?

• Carrier-Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection

• Carrier-Sense Multiple Access with Collision Division

• Collision-Sensing Multiple Access with Carrier Detection

• Collision-Sensing Multiple Access with Carrier Division

Which of the following is a disadvantage of Ethernet?

• High throughput under light load

• Simple to install and manage

• Non-deterministic access for real-time applications

• Inexpensive cabling

What type of topology does Ethernet primarily use?

• Ring

• Star

• Mesh

• Hybrid

In a half-duplex Ethernet connection, what happens when a collision is detected?

• The frames are immediately sent again.

• A jam signal is sent to notify all hosts.

• The connection is terminated.

• The data is lost permanently.

What is the minimum frame size for Ethernet?

• 64 bytes

• 128 bytes

• 50 bytes

• 256 bytes

Which of the following cabling types is NOT used for Ethernet?

• Coaxial

• Twisted-Pair

• Fiber Optic

• Ribbon Cable

What is the primary function of a switch in an Ethernet network?

• To amplify signals

• To connect multiple segments and reduce collisions

• To create a single collision domain

• To route data between different networks

Which Ethernet standard supports a data rate of 1000 Mbps?

• 10Base-T

• 100Base-T

• Gigabit Ethernet

• 10 Gigabit Ethernet

What is a 'Collision Domain'?

• A) A network area where data is encrypted

• B) A segment where multiple hosts can transmit simultaneously

• C) A segment where collisions can occur

• D) A section of the network that does not allow broadcasts

Which of the following is true about full-duplex communication?

• It allows transmission in only one direction.

• It uses CSMA/CD for collision detection.

• It supports simultaneous transmission and reception.

• It is only used in bus topology.