Computer Networks (CS610) - Frame Relay and SMDS
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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?

  • 60 seconds
  • 11.9 minutes
  • 0.143 seconds (correct)
  • 12 minutes
  • 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?

    <p>Packetization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a multiplexer in a packet-switched network?

    <p>To switch packets on the shared communication channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of using packet switching in a network with a 5MB file and a 10MB file?

    <p>The 5MB file takes 24 minutes to transmit, while the 10MB file takes 2.8 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of dividing data into small packets and transmitting them across a network?

    <p>Packet switching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using packet switching over traditional circuit-switched networks?

    <p>Efficient use of network resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a small block of data transmitted across a network?

    <p>Packet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a demultiplexer in a packet-switched network?

    <p>To switch packets to the destination device</p> Signup and view all the answers

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