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What approach is described for centralizing traffic flow decisions?

Traditional linear programming optimization
Machine learning based traffic prediction
Software Defined Networking (SDN) and OpenFlow (correct)
Distributed cloud data center algorithms

Why is traditional linear programming considered too slow for traffic flow optimization?

It cannot adapt to changing network demands
It is designed for offline batch processing
It cannot handle multiple services and priorities (correct)
It requires too much computational power

What is the main challenge in dynamically reallocating bandwidth according to the text?

Maintaining consistent quality of service for all traffic flows
Determining the highest priority traffic at any given moment (correct)
Updating the linear programming constraints in real-time
Preventing network congestion during bandwidth reallocation

Which statement best describes the need for faster algorithms in traffic flow optimization?

Exact optimal solutions are not necessary for traffic flow decisions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of algorithms are mentioned as a potential solution for dynamic traffic flow optimization?

Online algorithms (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between online algorithms for traffic flow optimization and online algorithms used inside data centers?

Traffic flow algorithms operate on a larger geographic scale (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using centralized traffic flow optimization according to the text?

Better utilization of available bandwidth (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the role of SDN and OpenFlow in traffic flow optimization?

They gather real-time network state information for optimization (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of using linear programming for traffic flow optimization according to the text?

It is too computationally expensive for real-time decisions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for traffic flow optimization algorithms?

They must be able to make relatively quick decisions (A) Signup and view all the answers

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