Practice - Medium Access Control (MAC) Protocols
Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of MAC protocols?
💡 Hint: Think about the challenges of multiple devices sending data.
Name one advantage of channel partitioning protocols.
💡 Hint: Remember how TDM or FDM works.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main function of MAC protocols?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of these protocols in managing multiple transmissions.
True or False: TDM can lead to idle time if a station has no data to send.
💡 Hint: Consider how time slots are allocated in TDM.
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Challenge Problems
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You are designing a network for a hospital where delayed data transmission could have severe consequences. Which MAC protocol would you choose and why?
💡 Hint: Consider the priority of timely transmissions.
A local coffee shop is implementing Wi-Fi for many customers at once. They expect bursts of usage during peak hours. Recommend a suitable MAC protocol and justify your choice.
💡 Hint: Focus on traffic patterns.
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