Which of the following IEEE standards defines the token ring media access method?

A.
802.3

B.
802.11

C.
802.5

D.
802.2

Explanation:
The Token Ring technology is defined by the IEEE 802.5 standard.
Incorrect Answers:
A: IEEE 802.3 is the IEEE standard defining the physical layer and data link layer’s media access control (MAC)
of wired Ethernet.
B: IEEE 802.11 is a set of media access control (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) specifications for
implementing wireless local area network (WLAN) computer communication.
D: IEEE 802.2 is the original name of the standard which defines Logical Link Control (LLC) as the upper
portion of the data link layer of the OSI Model.

Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2013, p. 570