An Ethernet data field is 40 octets long.How long will the PAD be?
A)There will not be a PAD.
B)6 octets
C)46 octets
D)1,460 octets

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Ethernet II framing, if the data field is less than 46 octets, a padding (PAD) must be inserted to ensure that the frame meets the minimum length requirement. In this case, since the data field is only 40 octets long, a PAD of 6 octets will be added to meet the minimum frame length requirement of 46 octets. Therefore, the best choice is B.

An Ethernet Data Field Is 40 Octets Long