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Network Fundamentals
Chapter 4
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10/15/2008

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1. True or False: Ethernet supports reliable delivery of data.
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False
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2. The PDU of layer 2 is called a _.
Definition
Frame
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3. True or False: Ethernet transmission rules specify a fixed frame size of 1500 octets.
Definition
False
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4. Which of the following is not a common media type according to Ethernet standards?
Definition
Aluminum Cable
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5. Multimode fiber transmissions use a(n) _ capable of bouncing multiple light signals thourgh the core of a fiber cable at different angles.
Definition
LED
Term
6. True or False: Multimode fiber is capable of longer segment lengths than single-mode fiber.
Definition
False
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7. Which bit is referred to as the MSB of the start frame delimiter byte?
Definition
First bit in the byte
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8. True or False: MSB refers to the term Most Significant Bit.
Definition
True
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9. If an Ethernet frame contains the same FCS represented on the sending and receiving NICs, the frame _.
Definition
Has no Errors.
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10. True or False: CSMA/CA is an integral part of the 802.3 Ethernet standard.
Definition
False
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11. Hosts in an Ethernet environment function in a _.
Definition
Collision Domain
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12. Which of the following devices do not contain circuitry that would permit temporary storage of Ethernet frames until the media is clear for transmission?
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Hubs and Repeaters
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13. True or False: When a signal is received on a hub port, it must be immediately re-transmitted out all other ports.
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True
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14. The NIC mist see a quite time of _ bit times before it can transmit on the media.
Definition
96
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15. NICs will attempt to transmit up to _ times if a collision is experienced.
Definition
16
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Adding a hub to connect two network segments _ the quantity of collision domains.
Definition
Decreases
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16. True or False: Bridges can buffer frames because they contain RAM.
Definition
True
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17. The MDI is essentially the _ used with the media.
Definition
Connection Method
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18. The Attachment Unit Interface may be a transceiver cable up to 50 meters in length connected with a(n) _ connector.
Definition
AUI
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19. True or False: A network segment that allows a host to send and receive at the same time is known as half-duplex.
Definition
False
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21. What was the original standard for Ethernet communication over fiber called that allowed 1000-meter fiber segments between repeaters?
Definition
FOIRL
Term
22. What is the CSMA/CD network called that operates at speeds of 100 Mbps?
Definition
Fast Ethernet
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23. What type of cabling is specified as the minimum for a 100BASE-T4 network?
Definition
CAT 3
Term
24. Why is a better cable required for 100BASE-TX networks versus the cable required for 10BASE-T network?
Definition
Higher Signaling Frequency
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25. True or False: 100BASE-FX multimode fiber is limited to 5 Kilometers
Definition
False
Term
26. What is a feature of most NICs that provides an indication of a problem or connection speed?
Definition
LEDs
Term
27. Which repeater type used in 100BASE-T networks provides a larger network diameter?
Definition
Class II
Term
28. How are stations polled in 100VB-AnyLAN networks?
Definition
Round-Robin Fashion
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