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What is the main characteristic of packet switching in terms of network resources?
What is the main characteristic of packet switching in terms of network resources?
- Resource sharing (correct)
- Bandwidth division into 'pieces'
- Dedicated allocation
- Resource reservation
In packet switching, what happens when packets wait for link use due to resource contention?
In packet switching, what happens when packets wait for link use due to resource contention?
- Packets queue and wait (correct)
- Packets are duplicated
- Packets are dropped
- Packets are rerouted
What is the main difference between statistical multiplexing and Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) in packet switching?
What is the main difference between statistical multiplexing and Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) in packet switching?
- Sequential packet order
- Equal slot allocation
- Fixed bandwidth allocation
- Variable bandwidth sharing (correct)
What is the transmission delay for a packet of 7.5 Mbits transmitted over a link at 1.5 Mbps speed?
What is the transmission delay for a packet of 7.5 Mbits transmitted over a link at 1.5 Mbps speed?
How does packet switching compare to circuit switching in terms of allowing more users on a network?
How does packet switching compare to circuit switching in terms of allowing more users on a network?
What is a key advantage of packet switching for handling bursty data?
What is a key advantage of packet switching for handling bursty data?
Which type of ISPs connect to tier-1 ISPs and possibly other tier-2 ISPs in the Internet structure?
Which type of ISPs connect to tier-1 ISPs and possibly other tier-2 ISPs in the Internet structure?
What is the primary role of 'Tier-1' ISPs in the Internet structure?
What is the primary role of 'Tier-1' ISPs in the Internet structure?
Which feature distinguishes 'Tier-3' ISPs from 'Tier-1' and 'Tier-2' ISPs?
Which feature distinguishes 'Tier-3' ISPs from 'Tier-1' and 'Tier-2' ISPs?
What is a critical challenge with packet switching that requires specialized protocols?
What is a critical challenge with packet switching that requires specialized protocols?
What is the fundamental question the network core mesh of interconnected routers addresses?
What is the fundamental question the network core mesh of interconnected routers addresses?
In circuit switching, what is reserved for each 'call'?
In circuit switching, what is reserved for each 'call'?
What is the advantage of circuit-like (guaranteed) performance in circuit switching?
What is the advantage of circuit-like (guaranteed) performance in circuit switching?
What is the purpose of dividing network resources into 'pieces' in circuit switching?
What is the purpose of dividing network resources into 'pieces' in circuit switching?
What is the difference between FDM and TDM in circuit switching?
What is the difference between FDM and TDM in circuit switching?
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