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What is the primary reason for breaking a file into packets when transferring it across a network?
What is the primary reason for breaking a file into packets when transferring it across a network?
- To allow other computers to transmit data simultaneously (correct)
- To increase the transmission speed of the file
- To reduce the burden on the network's capacity
- To ensure the integrity of the data being transmitted
What is the approximate time it takes to transmit a 1000-byte packet across a 56Kbps network?
What is the approximate time it takes to transmit a 1000-byte packet across a 56Kbps network?
- 60 seconds
- 11.9 minutes
- 0.143 seconds (correct)
- 12 minutes
What is the primary benefit of using packet switching in a network?
What is the primary benefit of using packet switching in a network?
- Faster transmission speeds
- Improved data integrity
- Efficient use of network resources (correct)
- Increased network capacity
What is the term for breaking a file into small blocks of data for transmission?
What is the term for breaking a file into small blocks of data for transmission?
What is the purpose of a multiplexer in a packet-switched network?
What is the purpose of a multiplexer in a packet-switched network?
What is the result of using packet switching in a network with a 5MB file and a 10MB file?
What is the result of using packet switching in a network with a 5MB file and a 10MB file?
What is the term for the process of dividing data into small packets and transmitting them across a network?
What is the term for the process of dividing data into small packets and transmitting them across a network?
What is the primary advantage of using packet switching over traditional circuit-switched networks?
What is the primary advantage of using packet switching over traditional circuit-switched networks?
What is the term for a small block of data transmitted across a network?
What is the term for a small block of data transmitted across a network?
What is the purpose of a demultiplexer in a packet-switched network?
What is the purpose of a demultiplexer in a packet-switched network?
