A workstation connected to an Ethernet switch port is experiencing connectivity problems. The network technician chooses to use the bottom-up troubleshooting method to identify the issue. What are two possible causes of physical layer network problems that the technician should check? (Choose two.)
- logical addressing issues
- incorrect MAC address assigned
- cables plugged into wrong ports
- incorrect subnet mask on an interface
- improperly terminated cables
- packets received out of sequence
Explanation: Physical problems are concerned mainly with the hardware aspects of computers and networking devices, and the cables that interconnect them. Physical problems do not include the logical (software) configuration of devices.
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