A network has an MTU of 1500 bits. A data packet of 2000 bits needs to be…
2025
A network has an MTU of 1500 bits. A data packet of 2000 bits needs to be transmitted. Assuming no header overhead, how many fragments will be created and what will be the size of each?
- A.
1 fragment of 2000 bits
- B.
2 fragments: one of 1500 bits and one of 500 bits
- C.
3 fragments: each of 666.67 bits
- D.
2 fragments: each of 1000 bits
- E.
None of the above
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Correct answer: B
Correct answer: 2 fragments: one of 1500 bits and one of 500 bits.
The MTU is the maximum data size that can fit in one fragment. A 2000-bit packet exceeds the 1500-bit MTU, so one fragment carries 1500 bits and the remaining 500 bits form the second fragment.