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What term refers to an Ethernet frame larger than the standard size?

jumbo
extended
super
overhead

The correct answer is: jumbo

The term that refers to an Ethernet frame larger than the standard size is "jumbo." Jumbo frames are Ethernet frames that exceed the standard maximum transmission unit (MTU) of 1500 bytes, typically allowing for higher payloads, such as 9000 bytes or more. By increasing the size of the frames, networks can reduce the overhead associated with frame headers and improve overall data throughput. This can be particularly beneficial in high-performance networking environments where large amounts of data are transmitted, such as in data centers or for storage area networks. The other terms listed do not specifically refer to larger Ethernet frames. "Extended" and "super" do not correspond to standard networking terminology related to frame size in Ethernet contexts. "Overhead" generally refers to the additional data required for protocols to manage communications, rather than the size of the frame itself. Understanding that jumbo frames enhance performance by allowing more data to be sent in fewer packets is key to grasping the concept behind Ethernet frame sizes in networking.