Which of the following IEEE standards defines the token ring media access method?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
The Token Ring technology is defined by the IEEE 802.5 standard.
Incorrect Answers:
A: IEEE 802.3 is the IEEE standard defining the physical layer and data link layer's media access control (MAC) of wired Ethernet.
B: IEEE 802.11 is a set of media access control (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) specifications for implementing wireless local area network (WLAN) computer communication.
D: IEEE 802.2 is the original name of the standard which defines Logical Link Control (LLC) as the upper portion of the data link layer of the OSI Model.
References:
Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2013, p. 570