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Data Communication MCQs with Answers

Practice important Data Communication MCQs with answers and explanations.

Multiple Choice Questions

Q1631: Each connection in a circuit-switched network uses ______ on each link.
  • A: multiple paths
  • B: shared channels
  • C: one dedicated channel
  • D: digital routing
View Answer
C

Q1632: Each link in a circuit-switched network can be divided into channels using:
  • A: FDM or TDM
  • B: FAT or DAT
  • C: ATM or DSL
  • D: PCM or DTM
View Answer
A

Q1633: Fill in the blank: In circuit-switched networks, each link is normally divided into ______ using FDM or TDM.
  • A: 1 path
  • B: n channels
  • C: IP packets
  • D: segments
View Answer
B

Q1634: How many 4-kHz voice channels can be connected on a link with 8 kHz bandwidth using FDM?
  • A: 4
  • B: 2
  • C: 1
  • D: 8
View Answer
B

Q1635: In a circuit-switched network for phones, which technique is typically used to divide the link bandwidth?
  • A: PDM
  • B: FDM
  • C: PCM
  • D: CDM
View Answer
B

Q1636: Which line type is used to connect two remote offices in a circuit-switched network example?
  • A: Ethernet
  • B: TCP
  • C: T-1
  • D: Wi-Fi
View Answer
C

Q1637: How many outputs are available in the 4×8 switch example given?
  • A: 4
  • B: 2
  • C: 8
  • D: 6
View Answer
C

Q1638: Fill in the blank: A ______ path is reserved for the duration of the communication in a circuit-switched network.
  • A: shared
  • B: random
  • C: dedicated
  • D: split
View Answer
C

Q1639: Which of the following is NOT commonly used in circuit-switched network links?
  • A: TDM
  • B: FDM
  • C: TCP
  • D: Frequency Division
View Answer
C

Q1640: In the example of a voice circuit-switched network, what is the bandwidth of each link?
  • A: 2 kHz
  • B: 8 kHz
  • C: 4 kHz
  • D: 16 kHz
View Answer
B

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