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Exin CLOUDF Exam - Topic 5 Question 114 Discussion

Why became the Ethernet standard popular for Local Area Networks (LANs)?
B) because the Ethernet standard was released for general use
A) because the Ethernet standard was fastest
C) because the Ethernet standard was suitable for mainframes
D) because the Ethernet standard was used by the largest vendor

Exin CLOUDF Exam - Topic 5 Question 114 Discussion

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Question #: 114
Topic #: 5
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Why became the Ethernet standard popular for Local Area Networks (LANs)?

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Venita
9 months ago
The biggest vendor definitely pushed it into the spotlight!
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Glenna
9 months ago
Totally agree, it was the go-to for LANs.
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Cecily
9 months ago
Wait, was it really the fastest? I have my doubts.
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Norah
9 months ago
I thought it was mainly for mainframes?
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Shawnda
10 months ago
Ethernet was super fast for its time!
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Matt
10 months ago
I thought Ethernet was mainly for connecting mainframes, but that seems too specific for why it became popular.
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Fatima
10 months ago
Wasn't there a practice question about the speed of different LAN technologies? I feel like Ethernet's speed was a factor, but I can't recall the details.
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Kathrine
10 months ago
I remember something about Ethernet being widely adopted by major vendors, which might have helped its popularity.
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Bambi
11 months ago
I think Ethernet became popular because it was one of the first standards released for general use, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Maddie
11 months ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. The Ethernet standard became popular because it was released for general use, allowing widespread adoption across different organizations and systems. The other options don't seem as directly relevant to why it became the standard.
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Kristel
11 months ago
Okay, I've got a strategy here. The Ethernet standard becoming popular for LANs was likely due to it being widely available and usable, rather than just being the fastest or being used by a large vendor. I'll go with option B as my best guess.
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Ernie
11 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not totally sure about the history of Ethernet and why it became the standard. I'll have to think carefully about the options and try to recall what I know about Ethernet's development and adoption.
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Jerry
11 months ago
I think the key here is to focus on why the Ethernet standard became popular for LANs. The options mention things like speed, general use, suitability for mainframes, and a large vendor, so I'll need to consider which of those factors was most important.
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Tasia
1 year ago
That's a good point, the general usability could definitely have contributed to its popularity.
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Nathalie
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not so sure about that. I heard the Ethernet standard was actually developed by a bunch of engineers who were really into fast food. Maybe that's why it became so popular for LANs - they were all just craving some burgers and fries during their breaks.
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Arletta
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe it became popular because it was released for general use.
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Merilyn
1 year ago
I think it's a combination of factors. The Ethernet standard was both fast and suitable for the growing number of personal computers and workstations. That's why it became the go-to choice for LANs.
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Linwood
1 year ago
B) because the Ethernet standard was released for general use
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Martin
1 year ago
A) because the Ethernet standard was fastest
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Zona
1 year ago
Option B, of course! The Ethernet standard was released for general use, making it accessible to everyone. That's why it became so popular for LANs.
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Tomas
1 year ago
It was a smart move to make it accessible to a wide range of users.
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Princess
1 year ago
Definitely, it made it easier for everyone to adopt and use.
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Luisa
1 year ago
I agree, the fact that it was released for general use really helped it become popular.
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Tasia
1 year ago
I think the Ethernet standard became popular because it was the fastest option.
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