Chapter 4 Ethernet Specification

Question 1

If a company uses point to point connection what kind of Ethernet would they use? 100

Answer 1

Full duplex

Question 2

What kind of duplex is a 100baseT Ethernet cable is, and what are two of its advantages? 100

Answer 2

It’s a full duplex and its advantages are fast data transfer and collision prevention

Question 3

You want to connect your host machine to the switch that’s under your table. What Ethernet duplex would you use? 100

Answer 3

Full duplex

Question 4

T/F you can fun a full duplex with a hub ?

Answer 4

False

Question 5

You plug one end of an fast Ethernet cable into a computer and the other end in a switch. When powered on, a negotiation is taking place between the computer and switch, what is this process called? 100

Answer 5

Auto-detect mechanism

Question 6

What is the primary difference between half and full duplex Ethernet and what is it used for? 99

Answer 6

With half duplex you cannot transmit and receive data the same time