Systems Security Certified Practitioner – SSCP – Question0942

Which of the following does NOT use token-passing?

A.
ARCnet
B. FDDI
C. Token-ring
D. IEEE 802.3

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

IEEE 802.3 specifies the standard for Ethernet and uses CSMA/CD, not token-passing.
Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, John Wiley & Sons, 2001, Chapter 3: Telecommunications and Network Security (page 104).