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Network Core and Data Transfer Methods Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

$15$ seconds Signup and view all the answers

How does packet switching compare to circuit switching in terms of allowing more users on a network?

Packet switching allows more users Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of packet switching for handling bursty data?

Resource sharing Signup and view all the answers

Which type of ISPs connect to tier-1 ISPs and possibly other tier-2 ISPs in the Internet structure?

'Tier-2' ISPs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of 'Tier-1' ISPs in the Internet structure?

'Tier-1' ISPs act as backbone providers Signup and view all the answers

Which feature distinguishes 'Tier-3' ISPs from 'Tier-1' and 'Tier-2' ISPs?

'Tier-3' ISPs are last hop networks Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical challenge with packet switching that requires specialized protocols?

Congestion detection and management Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental question the network core mesh of interconnected routers addresses?

How is data transferred through the network? Signup and view all the answers

In circuit switching, what is reserved for each 'call'?

Link bandwidth and switch capacity Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of circuit-like (guaranteed) performance in circuit switching?

Resources are dedicated and not shared Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of dividing network resources into 'pieces' in circuit switching?

To allocate them to different calls Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between FDM and TDM in circuit switching?

FDM divides the frequency domain, while TDM divides the time domain Signup and view all the answers