Basic Networking-Data Link

What does MAC stand for in MAC address?

• Media Access Control

• Multiple Access Control

• Media Access Configuration

• Medium Access Control

How long is a typical MAC address?

• 32 bits

• 48 bits

• 64 bits

• 128 bits

Which layer of the OSI model does the MAC address operate on?

• Physical Layer

• Data Link Layer

• Network Layer

• Transport Layer

What is the primary purpose of a MAC address?

• To identify devices on a network

• To route packets through an internetwork

• To provide security on a network

• To configure IP addresses

Which protocol is used to avoid collisions in a network?

• CSMA

• ARP

• DNS

• OSPF

What does CSMA/CD stand for?

• Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection

• Carrier Signal Multiple Access with Collision Detection

• Channel Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection

• Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Domain

In which network type is CSMA/CA typically used?

• Ethernet

• Token Ring

• Wi-Fi

• Bluetooth

What is the primary purpose of ARP?

• To map IP addresses to MAC addresses

• To resolve domain names to IP addresses

• To encrypt data on a network

• To establish a VPN connection

What is the main purpose of a VLAN?

• To segment a network into logical groups

• To encrypt data on a network

• To map IP addresses to MAC addresses

• To resolve domain names

Which device is typically used to configure VLANs?

• Router

• Switch

• Firewall

• Hub