Ethernet Technology Quiz

Virtual switches

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What are modular switches?

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What is autonegotiation used for in unmanaged switches?

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What is the primary function of MAC (Media Access Control) addressing in Ethernet technology?

• To identify the sender and recipient of the data.

• To convert data frames into electrical or optical signals.

• To forward data frames to the appropriate device.

• To adjust configuration settings on network adapters.

• To perform routing functions at OSI Layer 3.

What does the CLI tab in Cisco Packet Tracer simulate?

• Direct cable (console) connection to a network device

• User mode

• Privileged mode

• VLAN configuration mode

• Global configuration mode

What distinguishes managed switches from unmanaged switches in a network environment?

• Managed switches enable monitoring and configuration changes for each port, while unmanaged switches do not.

• Managed switches perform routing functions at OSI Layer 3, while unmanaged switches do not.

• Managed switches use autonegotiation to determine data rate, while unmanaged switches do not.

• Managed switches are software-only switches instantiated inside VM hosting environments.

• Managed switches are connected to one another via a backplane cable interface to form a single logical switch, while unmanaged switches are not.

IP address subscription form?

• 4 bytes (32 bits)

• 2 bytes (16 bits)

• 3 bytes (24 bits)

• 5 bytes (40 bits)

• 6 bytes (48 bits)

What are the main features of VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) in networking?

• Segmentation of broadcast domains, enhanced security, and simplified network management.

• Increased bandwidth, reduced latency, and improved reliability.

• Dynamic IP addressing, automatic failover, and load balancing.

• Integration with public cloud services, encryption of data in transit, and multi-factor authentication.

• Physical isolation of network devices, manual configuration of IP addresses, and centralized logging.

Managed switches

• let a user adjust each port on the switch.

• are software-only switches instantiated inside VM hosting environments.

• connect LANs. In addition to doing MAC-based Layer 2 switching, they perform routing functions at OSI Layer 3 (network layer), directing traffic based on the IP address in each packet.

• enable Ethernet devices to pass data automatically using autonegotiation, which determines parameters such as data rate.

• can be configured to enable more control over data transmissions, but they have more limitations compared to managed switches.

What is the primary function of a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server in a network?

• By dynamically assigning IP addresses to devices when they join the network. (correct option)

• By statically assigning IP addresses to devices during network configuration.

• By encrypting data packets transmitted over the network.

• By managing routing tables and traffic flow between subnets.

• By monitoring network performance and generating usage reports.