Introduction to Packet Switching in Computer Networks
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What is the end-to-end delay in a packet switching network comprised of processing delay, queueing delay, transmission delay, and propagation delay?

  • The time taken for a router to process and forward a packet
  • The time taken for a packet to be transmitted over the network link
  • The time taken for a receiver to assemble all the packets
  • The time taken for a packet to travel from source to destination (correct)
  • What is the primary function of a router in a packet switching network?

  • Allocate dedicated bandwidth for each packet
  • Assemble packets at the receiver
  • Store and forward packets (correct)
  • Manage network access for hosts
  • What do network protocols primarily regulate in a network?

  • Bandwidth division into pieces
  • Physical media access technology
  • Communication activities between hosts (correct)
  • Resource reservation for applications
  • In a packet switching network, what happens to an application message before it is transmitted onto the link?

    <p>It is broken into packets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the OSI model regulates communication activities between hosts for specific purposes?

    <p>Application Layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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