Data Communication MCQs with Answers
Practice important Data Communication MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
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
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B
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
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C
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
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C
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
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C
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
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A
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
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C
Q2847: What does Bridged Ethernet improve in a network?
- A: Collision frequency
- B: Segment connectivity
- C: Signal interference
- D: Latency
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B
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
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C
Q2849: Which Ethernet form became a stepping stone for Gigabit Ethernet evolution?
- A: Segmented Ethernet
- B: Bridged Ethernet
- C: Token Ethernet
- D: Coaxial Ethernet
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B
Q2850: Bridged Ethernet helped Ethernet become:
- A: Slower
- B: Obsolete
- C: Incompatible with LANs
- D: Scalable and compatible
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D