Question 1

The public telephone network is a good example of a circuit switched network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Data communications via circuit switching involves three phases.These phases are

Accepted Answer

A) connect,transfer,hangup 
B) ring,talk,hangup 
C) dial,transfer,disconnect 
D) establishment,data transfer,disconnect 
E) establishment,multiplex,hangup 
A) connect,transfer,hangup 
B) ring,talk,hangup 
C) dial,transfer,disconnect 
D) establishment,data transfer,disconnect 
E) establishment,multiplex,hangup D

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the stated advantages of packet switching over circuit switching?

Accepted Answer

A) There is less network delay. 
B) Line efficiency is greater. 
C) Data rate conversion can be provided. 
D) Priorities can be used. 
E) Connections are never rejected. 
A) There is less network delay. 
B) Line efficiency is greater. 
C) Data rate conversion can be provided. 
D) Priorities can be used. 
E) Connections are never rejected. A

Question 4

Interconnection of computer systems is not reliable when using circuit switched networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Basic packet switching technology has recently been developed to replace circuit switching.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Switching nodes are devices that enable data to be moved from senders to receivers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a reason for network jitter when using packet switching networks?

Accepted Answer

A) Packets may vary in length. 
B) Switches may vary in the time required to process packets. 
C) Packets may take different paths through the network. 
D) Packets may encounter network congestion. 
E) Data rates will vary from one trunk line to the next. 
A) Packets may vary in length. 
B) Switches may vary in the time required to process packets. 
C) Packets may take different paths through the network. 
D) Packets may encounter network congestion. 
E) Data rates will vary from one trunk line to the next.

Question 8

Use of digital transmission for applications such as telephone requires that a dedicated connection be established across the network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In most networks,not every sender/receiver pair can be connected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Control signaling on circuit switching networks performs a number of functions.Which of the following is NOT one of classes of function for control signaling?

Accepted Answer

A) establishment 
B) supervisory 
C) address 
D) call information 
E) network management 
A) establishment 
B) supervisory 
C) address 
D) call information 
E) network management

Question 11

Almost all wide area networks (WAN)user circuit switching.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In a circuit switching network,the path that will be used through the network is determined prior to any data transfer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The major application that uses circuit switching networks is the telephone system,thus most data transferred using this type of network is voice traffic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

It is desirable to have only one path from sender to receiver to avoid excess costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Having multiple paths from one station to another through a network contributes to reliability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In circuit switching networks,channel capacity between each pair of stations and/or nodes along the connection path must be reserved regardless if used or not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A public telecommunications network can be described using for generic components:

Accepted Answer

A) senders,receivers,lines,and nodes. 
B) subscribers,local loops,exchanges,and trunks. 
C) subscribers,trunks,nodes,and loops. 
D) senders,receivers,exchanges,and trunks. 
E) Local loops,subscriber lines,exchanges,and trunks. 
A) senders,receivers,lines,and nodes. 
B) subscribers,local loops,exchanges,and trunks. 
C) subscribers,trunks,nodes,and loops. 
D) senders,receivers,exchanges,and trunks. 
E) Local loops,subscriber lines,exchanges,and trunks.

The public telephone network is a good example of a circuit switched network.

Data communications via circuit switching involves three phases.These phases are

Which of the following is NOT one of the stated advantages of packet switching over circuit switching?

Interconnection of computer systems is not reliable when using circuit switched networks.

Basic packet switching technology has recently been developed to replace circuit switching.

Switching nodes are devices that enable data to be moved from senders to receivers.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for network jitter when using packet switching networks?

Use of digital transmission for applications such as telephone requires that a dedicated connection be established across the network.

In most networks,not every sender/receiver pair can be connected.

Control signaling on circuit switching networks performs a number of functions.Which of the following is NOT one of classes of function for control signaling?

Almost all wide area networks (WAN)user circuit switching.

In a circuit switching network,the path that will be used through the network is determined prior to any data transfer.

The major application that uses circuit switching networks is the telephone system,thus most data transferred using this type of network is voice traffic.

It is desirable to have only one path from sender to receiver to avoid excess costs.

Having multiple paths from one station to another through a network contributes to reliability.

In circuit switching networks,channel capacity between each pair of stations and/or nodes along the connection path must be reserved regardless if used or not.

A public telecommunications network can be described using for generic components:

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Distributed Data Processing

Internet History and Architecture

Tcp/ip and Osi

Clientserver and Intranet Computing

Internet-Based Applications

Internet Operation

Lan Architecture and Protocols

Ethernet and Fibre Channel

Wireless Lans

Frame Relay and Atm

Wireless Wans

Data Transmission

Data Communication Fundamentals

Data Link Control and Multiplexing

Computer and Network Security Threats

Computer and Network Security Techniques

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Exam 12: Circuit Switching and Packet Switching

The public telephone network is a good example of a circuit switched network.

Data communications via circuit switching involves three phases.These phases are

Which of the following is NOT one of the stated advantages of packet switching over circuit switching?

Interconnection of computer systems is not reliable when using circuit switched networks.

Basic packet switching technology has recently been developed to replace circuit switching.

Switching nodes are devices that enable data to be moved from senders to receivers.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for network jitter when using packet switching networks?

Use of digital transmission for applications such as telephone requires that a dedicated connection be established across the network.

In most networks,not every sender/receiver pair can be connected.

Control signaling on circuit switching networks performs a number of functions.Which of the following is NOT one of classes of function for control signaling?

Almost all wide area networks (WAN)user circuit switching.

In a circuit switching network,the path that will be used through the network is determined prior to any data transfer.

The major application that uses circuit switching networks is the telephone system,thus most data transferred using this type of network is voice traffic.

It is desirable to have only one path from sender to receiver to avoid excess costs.

Having multiple paths from one station to another through a network contributes to reliability.

In circuit switching networks,channel capacity between each pair of stations and/or nodes along the connection path must be reserved regardless if used or not.

A public telecommunications network can be described using for generic components:

Introduction

Business Information

Distributed Data Processing

Internet History and Architecture

Tcp/ip and Osi

Clientserver and Intranet Computing

Internet-Based Applications

Internet Operation

Lan Architecture and Protocols

Ethernet and Fibre Channel

Wireless Lans

Frame Relay and Atm

Wireless Wans

Data Transmission

Data Communication Fundamentals

Data Link Control and Multiplexing

Computer and Network Security Threats

Computer and Network Security Techniques

Network Management

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