Practice Network Paradigms: Packet Switching vs. Circuit Switching - 2.1 | Module 1: Introduction to the Internet | Computer Network
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is circuit switching?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how traditional phone calls work.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of packet switching.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how network resources are managed.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a primary characteristic of circuit switching?

  • Dedicated communication path
  • Variable data routing
  • Dynamic resource allocation

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about traditional phone connections.

Question 2

True or False: Packet switching must establish a path before sending data.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how data is transmitted in bursts.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze a case where packet switching would fail to deliver an important message while circuit switching would succeed. Describe the scenario and outcome.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider real-time versus non-real-time applications.

Question 2

Suppose you are managing a network. How would you decide whether to implement circuit or packet switching? Outline the factors you’d consider.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the nature of the applications the network will support.

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