Question:
In 10base2, 10base5, what does 2 and 5 stand for?

Option A):
Size of segment
Option B):
Speed in mbps
Option C):
Number of segments
Option D):
Length of segment

Correct Answer is Option C):
Number of segments

Explanation:
The name 10BASE5 is derived from several characteristics of the physical medium. The 10 refers to its transmission speed of 10 Mbit/s. The BASE is short for baseband signalling as opposed to broadband, and 5 stands for the maximum segment length of 500 meters.

The name 10BASE2 is derived from several characteristics of the physical medium. The 10 refers to its transmission speed of 10 Mbit/s. The BASE is short for baseband signalling as opposed to broadband, and 2 stands for the maximum segment length of 200 meters.