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Data Communication MCQs with Answers

Practice important Data Communication MCQs with answers and explanations.

Multiple Choice Questions

Q2851: Which development made Ethernet more scalable and reduced collisions?
  • A: Half-Duplex Ethernet
  • B: Switched Ethernet
  • C: Wireless Ethernet
  • D: Shared Ethernet
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B

Q2852: Switched Ethernet helped reduce _______ in the network.
  • A: data speed
  • B: collision domains
  • C: latency
  • D: IP addresses
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B

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
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B

Q2854: What does Full-Duplex Ethernet eliminate?
  • A: Transmission speed
  • B: Collision detection
  • C: Broadcasting error
  • D: Carrier sensing
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B

Q2855: Which type of Ethernet allows simultaneous data sending and receiving?
  • A: Standard Ethernet
  • B: Switched Ethernet
  • C: Full-Duplex Ethernet
  • D: Bridged Ethernet
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C

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
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A

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
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D

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
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D

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
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C

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
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C

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