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What is the main difference between a switch and a hub?
What is the main difference between a switch and a hub?
- A switch is intelligent, while a hub isn't (correct)
- Switches reduce unnecessary traffic on the network, while hubs don't
- A switch rebroadcasts data to every port, whereas a hub directs data to the intended destination port
- Switches improve the speed of data transfer, but hubs slow it down
How does changing from hubs to switches affect network traffic seen by PCs?
How does changing from hubs to switches affect network traffic seen by PCs?
- It reduces unnecessary traffic and improves data transfer speed (correct)
- It increases unnecessary traffic and slows down data transfer speed
- It redirects all traffic to the intended destination, causing delays
- It has no effect on network traffic seen by PCs
What is the main difference between circuit switched and packet switched networks?
What is the main difference between circuit switched and packet switched networks?
- Circuit switched networks are more common, while packet switched networks are outdated
- Circuit switched networks are connection-oriented, while packet switched are connectionless (correct)
- Circuit switched networks have more security, while packet switched networks are vulnerable
- Circuit switched networks reduce traffic, while packet switched networks increase it
Which type of network was more common in 2018?
Which type of network was more common in 2018?
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Who was the notable person involved in the development of packet switching at the National Physics Laboratory in the UK?
Who was the notable person involved in the development of packet switching at the National Physics Laboratory in the UK?
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