Practice - Ethernet Frame Structure (IEEE 802.3): The Data Link Unit
Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the Preamble in an Ethernet frame?
💡 Hint: Think about what synchronization means in terms of data reception.
How long is a MAC address?
💡 Hint: Recall how MAC addresses are represented in hexadecimal format.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the purpose of the Start Frame Delimiter (SFD) in an Ethernet frame?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens after synchronization is achieved.
True or False: The FCS is primarily used to determine the destination of the Ethernet frame.
💡 Hint: Recall the role of FCS versus MAC addresses.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a given Ethernet frame in hexadecimal format and identify each component. Explain how you would verify the integrity of the data using the FCS.
💡 Hint: Break down the hexadecimal frame carefully and relate each segment to its purpose.
Design a mini-communication simulation using Ethernet frames to exchange messages between two devices. Define the frame structure and necessary components.
💡 Hint: Think of what each section of the frame needs to accomplish in your simulation step.
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