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πŸ“ Efficiency of Circuit Switching Network

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πŸ”„ Last updated: 2026-07-31

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Q1. What is the primary definition of efficiency in the context of switched networks?

πŸ”Ή A. Ratio of useful time to total time
πŸ”Ή B. Number of packets transmitted per second
πŸ”Ή C. Maximum bandwidth achievable
πŸ”Ή D. Average hop count per packet

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: easy | βœ… Correct: A

Q2. If a packet‑switched network reduces average queuing delay, what is the most likely effect on overall network efficiency?

πŸ”Ή A. Efficiency decreases due to higher overhead
πŸ”Ή B. Efficiency remains unchanged
πŸ”Ή C. Efficiency increases because more time is spent transmitting data
πŸ”Ή D. Efficiency becomes unpredictable

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: medium | βœ… Correct: C

Q3. Consider a network carrying bursty traffic with long idle periods. Which switching method is likely to achieve higher efficiency?

πŸ”Ή A. Circuit switching
πŸ”Ή B. Packet switching
πŸ”Ή C. Both achieve the same efficiency
πŸ”Ή D. It depends on packet size

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: hard | βœ… Correct: B

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πŸ”— Related Topics

πŸ“ Introduction to Switching in Physical LayerπŸ“ Three Methods of Network SwitchingπŸ“ Network Switching and TCP/IP LayersπŸ“ Circuit Switched Network in Physical LayerπŸ“ Three Phases of Circuit Switching Network
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