Question

The maximum size of payload field in ethernet frame is __________

(a) 1000 bytes

(b) 1200 bytes

(c) 1300 bytes

(d) 1500 bytes

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Question is taken from Ethernet in division Network Layer of Computer Network

Answer 1

Correct answer is (d) 1500 bytes

Explanation: The minimum size of the payload field is 40 bytes and the maximum size is 1500 bytes. If the payload size exceeds 1500 bytes, the frame is called a jumbo frame.