Training 2 - Ethernet

Which of the following is true about the CSMA/CD algorithm?

• The algorithm never allows collisions to occur.

• Collisions can happen, but the algorithm defines how the computers should notice a collision and how to recover.

• The algorithm works with only two devices on the same Ethernet.

• None of the other answers is correct.

Which of the following is true about Ethernet crossover cables for Fast Ethernet?

• Pins 1 and 2 are reversed on the other end of the cable.

• Pins 1 and 2 on one end of the cable connect to pins 3 and 6 on the other end of the cable.

• Pins 1 and 2 on one end of the cable connect to pins 3 and 4 on the other end of the cable.

• None of the other answers is correct.

Between which systems could you use a cable that uses the pinout pattern shown below?

• With a connection from a switch to a switch

• With a connection from a router to a router

• With a connection from a host to a host

• With a connection from a host to a switch

In the diagram below, identify the cable types required for connections A and B.

• A crossover, B crossover

• A crossover, B straight through

• A straight through, B straight through

• A straight through, B crossover

Which of the following terms describe Ethernet addresses that can be used to send one frame that is delivered to

multiple devices on the LAN? (Choose two answers.)

• Burned-in address

• Unicast address

• Broadcast address

• Multicast address

Which of the following Ethernet standards defines Gigabit Ethernet over UTP cabling?

• 10GBASE-T

• 100BASE-T

• 1000BASE-T

• None of the other answers is correct.

What cable type uses the pinout arrangement shown below?

• Fiber optic

• Rolled

• Straight through

• Crossover

On which type of device could the situation shown in the diagram occur?

• Switch

• Hub

• Router

• Bridge