Ethernet Frames MCQs

Practice Ethernet Frames MCQs with four options, answers and explanations for focused Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering revision.

Question 1
Computer & Networking BasicsEthernet Frames

An Ethernet broadcast frame has which destination MAC address?

  • A00:00:00:00:00:00
  • BFF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF
  • C01:00:00:00:00:00
  • D127:00:00:00:00:01
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Correct Answer: B. FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF
Explanation: All 48 destination bits are 1 for the Ethernet broadcast address, written FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF.
Reference: Standard computer and networking fundamentals: ethernet frames
Question 2
Computer & Networking BasicsEthernet Frames

Ethernet’s FCS field is primarily used for?

  • AError detection in the received frame
  • BIP address assignment
  • CEncryption of the entire frame
  • DRouting between autonomous systems
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Correct Answer: A. Error detection in the received frame
Explanation: The Frame Check Sequence contains a CRC value used to detect transmission errors in Ethernet frames.
Reference: Standard computer and networking fundamentals: ethernet frames