How is Ethernet II different from Ethernet 802.3?

The correct answer is B. In Ethernet II the 2 bytes after the source MAC address is used as a type indicator. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

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AEthernet 802.3 can only be used on point-to-point links, while Ethernet II can be used on broadcast
BIn Ethernet II the 2 bytes after the source MAC address is used as a type indicator.
CIn Ethernet 802.3, the 2 bytes after the source MAC address is used as a type indicator.
DEthernet II and Ethernet 802.3 are two different names for the same protocol

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