Practice - The Core Problem: The Multiple Access Channel
Practice Questions
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What happens during a collision in a network?
💡 Hint: Think about what interference means in communication.
Define throughput.
💡 Hint: Consider how quickly data can travel across a medium.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main issue caused by simultaneous transmissions in a network?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to data that overlaps.
True or False: MAC protocols aim to maximize throughput in a broadcast network.
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of these protocols.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a scenario where multiple sensors communicate data to a central server, discuss which MAC protocol would be optimal, providing justification for your choice.
💡 Hint: Think about why predictability matters in such a setup.
Describe a real-world application where channel partitioning protocols could lead to inefficiencies and suggest an alternative approach.
💡 Hint: Consider a situation with inconsistent data traffic.
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