Practice The Core Problem: The Multiple Access Channel (2.1) - The Data Link Layer
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The Core Problem: The Multiple Access Channel

Practice - The Core Problem: The Multiple Access Channel

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What happens during a collision in a network?

💡 Hint: Think about what interference means in communication.

Question 2 Easy

Define throughput.

💡 Hint: Consider how quickly data can travel across a medium.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main issue caused by simultaneous transmissions in a network?

Data loss
Data corruption
Increased throughput

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to data that overlaps.

Question 2

True or False: MAC protocols aim to maximize throughput in a broadcast network.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of these protocols.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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