Packet switching is also referred to as a 'circuit switched' network. A) True B) False

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The question is asking whether packet switching can be referred to as a 'circuit switched' network, focusing on the definitions and characteristics of these two networking concepts.

Answer

False.

The final answer is False.

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is False.

More Information

Packet switching and circuit switching are two different methods of data transmission in networks. Packet switching segments data into packets that are sent individually to the destination, while circuit switching establishes a dedicated communication path for the entire duration of the transmission.

Tips

A common mistake is to think that any form of network communication involves dedicated paths as seen in traditional telecommunication, which is actually specific to circuit switching.

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