Practice Classification Of Mac Protocols (2.2) - The Data Link Layer - Computer Network
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Classification of MAC Protocols

Practice - Classification of MAC Protocols

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does MAC stand for?

💡 Hint: What is the acronym commonly used for managing access to communication channels?

Question 2 Easy

What is the key advantage of Time Division Multiplexing?

💡 Hint: Think about how TDM manages time and transmission.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of MAC protocols?

To regulate physical layer interactions
To control access to shared communication
To enhance data encryption

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when multiple devices want to send data simultaneously.

Question 2

True or False: TDM can result in idle slots and waste bandwidth.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall how time slots work in TDM.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a hybrid network scenario using both TDM and Aloha protocols. Justify your approach and explain how you would handle data transmission conflicts.

💡 Hint: Consider how you could mix structured and unstructured interactions.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the performance of CSMA/CD in a highly congested environment and propose enhancements to improve efficiency.

💡 Hint: Think about how network monitoring could help alleviate load.

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