Circuit Switching vs Packet Switching

Total Questions: 5

1 - What is the key characteristic of circuit switching?

A ) That is broadcast to all nodes
B ) Data is sent in packets without a fixed path
C ) A dedicated communication path is established ✅
D ) It does not required a connection before transmission

2 - Which of the following is example of circuit switching?

A ) Video conferencing over IP
B ) Traditional Telephone call ✅
C ) Email communication
D ) File transfer over the internet

3 - What is the main advantage of packet switching over circuit switching?

A ) Cannot handle real time communication
B ) Requires a dedicated path
C ) Reduces bandwidth usage by sending data in packets ✅
D ) Uses analogue signals instead of digital

4 - In packet switching how is data transmitted?

A ) Only in real time communication
B ) Without dressing the destination
C ) In a continuous dedicated channel
D ) In fixed or variable size packets ✅

5 - Which of the following is an example of packet switching?

A ) Dial-up connection
B ) Landline telephone call
C ) Point to point analogue transmission
D ) Internet communication (e.g email ,web browsing) ✅