Data Communication MCQs with Answers
Practice important Data Communication MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 187
Q2841:
Which of the following allowed Ethernet to evolve into a more scalable technology?
A. Token passing
B. Bridged Ethernet
C. Wireless repeaters
D. Satellite switching
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 187
Q2842:
Which of the following is a characteristic of Bridged Ethernet?
A. It uses token-based access
B. It increases collision domains
C. It allows segment connection
D. It reduces data rate
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 187
Q2843:
What was one major purpose of evolving the 10-Mbps Standard Ethernet?
A. Reduce bandwidth
B. Enhance security
C. Ensure LAN compatibility at higher speeds
D. Minimize access points
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 187
Q2844:
Fill in the blank: The 10-Mbps Standard Ethernet served as a foundation for ______.
A. wireless networks
B. analog communication
C. Ethernet evolution
D. loopback testing
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 187
Q2845:
Which Ethernet development allowed improved support for high-speed networks?
A. Bridged Ethernet
B. Hub-based Ethernet
C. Token Ring
D. Fiber-to-the-home
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 187
Q2846:
The evolution of Standard Ethernet to support high-data-rate LANs started with changes in:
A. MAC addressing
B. Ethernet frame format
C. 10-Mbps Ethernet
D. Header compression
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 187
Q2847:
What does Bridged Ethernet improve in a network?
A. Collision frequency
B. Segment connectivity
C. Signal interference
D. Latency
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 187
Q2848:
Fill in the blank: ______ changes in Standard Ethernet made it compatible with high-speed LAN technologies.
A. Irrelevant
B. Backward
C. Innovative
D. Minor
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 187
Q2849:
Which Ethernet form became a stepping stone for Gigabit Ethernet evolution?
A. Segmented Ethernet
B. Bridged Ethernet
C. Token Ethernet
D. Coaxial Ethernet
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 187
Q2850:
Bridged Ethernet helped Ethernet become:
A. Slower
B. Obsolete
C. Incompatible with LANs
D. Scalable and compatible
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 188
Q2851:
Which development made Ethernet more scalable and reduced collisions?
A. Half-Duplex Ethernet
B. Switched Ethernet
C. Wireless Ethernet
D. Shared Ethernet
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 188
Q2852:
Switched Ethernet helped reduce _______ in the network.
A. data speed
B. collision domains
C. latency
D. IP addresses
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 188
Q2853:
Fill in the blank: _______ Ethernet provides a dedicated connection between devices and the switch.
A. Full-Duplex
B. Switched
C. Half-Duplex
D. Bridged
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 188
Q2854:
What does Full-Duplex Ethernet eliminate?
A. Transmission speed
B. Collision detection
C. Broadcasting error
D. Carrier sensing
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 188
Q2855:
Which type of Ethernet allows simultaneous data sending and receiving?
A. Standard Ethernet
B. Switched Ethernet
C. Full-Duplex Ethernet
D. Bridged Ethernet
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 188
Q2856:
Fill in the blank: In Full-Duplex Ethernet, devices can transmit and receive data at the _______ time.
A. same
B. different
C. random
D. alternate
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 188
Q2857:
The shift from shared Ethernet to Switched Ethernet helped in:
A. reducing transmission speed
B. improving signal attenuation
C. increasing collision domains
D. eliminating collisions
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 188
Q2858:
Full-Duplex Ethernet does not use CSMA/CD because:
A. Collision is expected
B. Transmission is asynchronous
C. It does not use switches
D. Collision never occurs in full-duplex
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 188
Q2859:
What was the major advantage of evolving to Full-Duplex Ethernet?
A. Slower data rate
B. Improved error detection
C. Elimination of collisions
D. Smaller frame size
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 188
Q2860:
Which of the following Ethernet types eliminates the need for collision detection?
A. Half-Duplex Ethernet
B. Coaxial Ethernet
C. Full-Duplex Ethernet
D. Switched Half-Duplex Ethernet
Correct Answer:
C