Module 6: Data Link Layer Flashcardizz

Front

What is the role of the Data Link Layer in packet exchange?

Back

Providing access to media

Front

Which organization is NOT mentioned as defining data link layer protocols? Options: IEEE, ITU, ISO, NASA

Back

NASA

Front

Which organization is known for its work in electrical and electronic engineering standards?

Back

IEEE

Front

What is the topology of a network?

Back

The arrangement and relationship of network devices and their interconnections

Front

What is the main limitation of half-duplex communication?

Back

Only one device can send or receive at a time

Front

What does MAC stand for?

Back

media access control

Front

What is the PDU for layer 2 in the OSI model?

Back

Frame

Front

The Data link layer is divided into two layers called:

Back

LLC and MAC

Front

Bits are packaged into frames at which layer of the OSI model?

Back

data link

Front

Which sublayer of the data link layer is responsible for the physical or hardware address burned into each NIC?

Back

Media Access Control (MAC) layer

Answer explanation

The Media Access Control (MAC) layer is responsible for the physical or hardware address burned into each NIC.