Practice Taking-turns Protocols (2.2.3) - The Data Link Layer - Computer Network
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Question 1

Which type of traffic would typically lead to significant overhead in a Token Passing network?
* Type: mcq
* Options: Steady, high-volume traffic, Real-time voice calls, Highly bursty traffic with many idle stations, Continuous video streaming
* Correct Answer: Highly bursty traffic with many idle stations
* Explanation: The token still has to circulate, even if most stations have no data, leading to overhead for token management.
* Hint: Even if no one needs to talk, the "baton" still has to be passed around.

Steady
high-volume traffic
Real-time voice calls
Highly bursty traffic with many idle stations
Continuous video streaming * **Correct Answer**: Highly bursty traffic with many idle stations * **Explanation**: The token still has to circulate
even if most stations have no data
leading to overhead for token management. * **Hint**: Even if no one needs to talk
the "baton" still has to be passed around.

💡 Hint: Even if no one needs to talk, the "baton" still has to be passed around.

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