Ethernet Protocol Quiz

What layer does Ethernet operate in?

• Application Layer

• Transport Layer

• Data Link Layer

• Network Layer

What is the maximum data bandwidth supported by Ethernet?

• 1 Gigabit per second

• 100 Gigabits per second

• 100 Megabits per second

• 10 Megabits per second

Which standard defines Ethernet technologies?

• IEEE 802.1

• IEEE 802.2

• IEEE 802.3

• IEEE 802.4

What is the size of the preamble in an Ethernet frame?

• 4 bytes

• 7 bytes

• 6 bytes

• 8 bytes

What does the acronym MAC stand for in Ethernet?

• Media Address Control

• Main Access Control

• Multiple Access Channel

• Media Access Control

What is the minimum payload length for an Ethernet frame?

• 512 bytes

• 128 bytes

• 64 bytes

• 46 bytes

What is the purpose of the CRC in an Ethernet frame?

• Address resolution

• Data encryption

• Error detection

• Data compression

How many bytes are in a MAC address?

• 12 bytes

• 4 bytes

• 8 bytes

• 6 bytes

What does the length/type field in an Ethernet frame indicate?

• The source MAC address

• The size of the frame

• The destination MAC address

• The type of data being sent

What is the maximum frame length for Ethernet?

• 1518 bytes

• 1024 bytes

• 2048 bytes

• 512 bytes