Dell EMC Associate – Midrange Storage — Question 34

Which IEEE standard defines the Data Link Layer, Discovery protocol?

Answer options

• A. 802.1AB
• B. 802.1AX
• C. 802.1D
• D. 802.1W

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, 802.1AB, which specifically relates to the Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP). The other options, while related to networking standards, do not pertain to the Discovery protocol; 802.1AX is for link aggregation, 802.1D pertains to bridging, and 802.1W deals with rapid spanning tree protocol.