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Packet Switching in Computer Networks

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What is an advantage of packet switching mentioned in the text?

Lower cost due to the need for less secondary storage (correct)

Higher delay characteristics due to long messages in queues

Inability to reroute packets in case of problems

High resource consumption on carrier path

How does packet switching enhance line efficiency according to the text?

By rerouting packets randomly

By storing long messages in queues

By multiplexing packets from multiple applications (correct)

By increasing resource consumption on carrier paths

What does packet switching enable users to do based on the information provided?

Reroute packets randomly

Differentiate data streams based on priorities (correct)

Consume more resources on internal memory of switches

Store long messages in queues

Why is it easier for intermediate networking devices to handle small size packets as mentioned in the text?

Small packets take up less space in internal memory of switches Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of circuit switching mentioned in the text?

Possible long wait to establish a connection Signup and view all the answers

In message switching, what happens if the next hop does not have enough resources to accommodate a large size message?

The switch stores the message and waits for resources Signup and view all the answers

Which switching technique treats the whole message as a data unit and transfers it in its entirety?

Message switching Signup and view all the answers

Why is circuit switching considered more expensive compared to other techniques?

It requires dedicated paths for each connection Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of forwarding packets from one port to a port leading towards the destination called?

Data switching Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the point when data enters a port?

Ingress Signup and view all the answers

In which type of switching is a preestablished circuit needed before forwarding data to the destination?

Circuit switching Signup and view all the answers

Which category of switching does not require prior handshaking or acknowledgements?

Connectionless switching Signup and view all the answers