Networking Technologies Overview

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What is the main advantage of circuit-switched networks?

  • Ability to dynamically route around network congestion
  • Guaranteed bandwidth and low latency for real-time applications (correct)
  • Efficient use of network resources through statistical multiplexing
  • Lower infrastructure costs due to shared links

What is the main advantage of packet-switched networks?

  • Ability to prioritize certain types of traffic
  • More efficient use of network resources (correct)
  • Guaranteed quality of service for all traffic
  • Reduced network congestion and latency

What is multiplexing?

  • The process of combining multiple digital signals into a single signal over a shared medium
  • The division of a communication channel into multiple logical channels
  • The technique of transmitting multiple signals simultaneously over a single communication channel
  • All of the above (correct)

What is an internet exchange point?

<p>A physical location where different internet service providers interconnect their networks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between T1 and E1 lines?

<p>Both a and c are correct (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technology allows for multiple signals to be transmitted simultaneously over the same communication channel?

<p>Multiplexing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of network access, what distinguishes VDSL (Very high bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line) from other technologies?

<p>High-speed data transmission over short distances (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) differ from Ethernet in terms of network communication?

<p>ATM uses connection-oriented communication, while Ethernet is connectionless (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between IP (Internet Protocol) and MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) routing techniques?

<p>MPLS allows for faster packet forwarding based on labels, unlike IP routing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics typically associated with an ISDN PRI (Primary Rate Interface) link?

<p>Support for multiple voice and data channels over a single line (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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