The Company core switches use 802.1Q trunks to connect to each other. How does 802.1Q
trunking keep track of multiple VLANs?
A.
It tags the data frame with VLAN information and recalculates the CRC value
B.
It encapsulates the data frame with a new header and frame check sequence
C.
It modifies the port index of a data frame to indicate the VLAN
D.
It adds a new header containing the VLAN ID to the data frame
E.
None of the other alternatives apply
Explanation:
The IEEE 802.1Q protocol can also carry VLAN associations over trunk links. However, this
frame identification method is standardized, allowing VLAN trunks to exist and operate
between equipment from multiple vendors.
In particular, the IEEE 802.1Q standard defines an architecture for VLAN use, services
provided with VLANs, and protocols and algorithms used to provide VLAN services. Like
Cisco ISL, IEEE 802.1Q can be used for VLAN identification with Ethernet trunks. Instead of
encapsulating each frame with a VLAN ID header and trailer, 802.1Q embeds its tagging
information within the Layer 2 frame. This method is referred to as single-tagging or internal
tagging.
802.1Q also introduces the concept of a native VLAN on a trunk. Frames belonging to this
VLAN are not encapsulated with any tagging information. In the event that an end station is
connected to an 802.1Q trunk link, the end station can receive and understand only the
native VLAN frames. This provides a simple way to offer full trunk encapsulation to the
devices that can understand it, while giving normal access stations some inherent
connectivity over the trunk.