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3 - Switched LANs: Ethernet and Local Area Network Operations

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does a MAC address identify?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what makes devices identifiable on a network.

Question 2

Easy

What role does ARP play in networking?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how two devices communicate when one only knows the IP.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does a MAC address represent?

  • A layer 3 address
  • A unique identifier for a NIC
  • A type of protocol

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how devices need to be identified on local networks.

Question 2

True or False: ARP is used to map MAC addresses to IP addresses.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the relationship between IP and MAC addressing.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a network setup with various devices, explain how you would implement ARP to ensure all devices can communicate effectively.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider each step in the ARP request-response cycle.

Question 2

Design a scenario illustrating the consequences of ARP spoofing in a switched network. Describe potential network vulnerabilities.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about implications for data integrity and confidentiality.

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