MAC Practice Exam

The Certificate in MAC (Media Access Control) provides comprehensive training in networking protocols and technologies specifically focusing on MAC layer operations. Participants will gain practical skills in configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing MAC layer functionality in various network environments.
The program covers a range of skills including MAC addressing, Ethernet frame structure, collision detection and avoidance, MAC sublayer protocols such as CSMA/CD, MAC address learning, VLANs, and MAC security mechanisms.
Prior knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, Ethernet, and basic network troubleshooting is recommended for participants undertaking the Certificate in MAC.
Why is MAC important?

• Understanding MAC protocols is crucial for network engineers and administrators.
• MAC knowledge is essential for designing and maintaining efficient and secure network infrastructures.
• Proficiency in MAC is beneficial for individuals working in areas such as network security, telecommunications, and IoT (Internet of Things) device management.

Who should take the MAC Exam?

• Network Administrators or Network Engineers are encouraged to take the certification exam on MAC to validate their skills in network configuration and management at the MAC layer.

Skills Evaluated

Candidates taking the certification exam on the MAC is evaluated for the following skills:

• Candidates taking the certification exam on MAC are evaluated for their proficiency in MAC addressing, Ethernet frame analysis, VLAN configuration, MAC security implementations, and troubleshooting MAC layer issues.

MAC Certification Course Outline

1. MAC Addressing
   • Unicast, Multicast, and Broadcast Addresses
   • MAC Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
   • Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Spoofing
2. Ethernet Frame Structure
   • Frame Format
   • Frame Length and Type Field
   • Ethernet Frame Check Sequence (FCS)
3. Collision Detection and Avoidance
   • CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection)
   • CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance)
4. MAC Sublayer Protocols
   • IEEE 802.3 Standards
   • IEEE 802.11 Standards
   • Token Ring
5. MAC Address Learning
   • MAC Table Operations
   • MAC Flooding Attacks
6. VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks)
   • VLAN Configuration and Management
   • VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
7. MAC Security Mechanisms
   • Port Security
   • MAC Filtering
   • IEEE 802.1X Authentication