Intermediate
Computer Networks
Q66 / 100
What is the difference between circuit switching and packet switching?
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The correct answer is B) Circuit switching reserves a dedicated path for the duration; packet switching multiplexes packets from multiple connections on shared links
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Correct Answer
Circuit switching reserves a dedicated path for the duration; packet switching multiplexes packets from multiple connections on shared links
Explanation
PSTN uses circuit switching (dedicated bandwidth, predictable delay). The internet uses packet switching (better resource utilization, bursty traffic, variable delay). Circuit switching is wasteful for idle periods.
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