Data Communication MCQs with Answers
Practice important Data Communication MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q3161: What is the role of ATM in large-scale networks?
- A: To provide a fast, reliable, and efficient data transfer protocol
- B: To handle wireless data transfers
- C: To act as a backup protocol for SONET
- D: To provide video conferencing solutions
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Q3162: Fill in the blank: ATM is primarily used in _______ to provide high-speed data transfer and low delay.
- A: Large-scale networks
- B: Home networks
- C: Private networks
- D: Wireless networks
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Q3163: What is one of the major issues with existing systems that ATM aims to solve?
- A: Handling mixed network traffic efficiently
- B: Reducing frame sizes
- C: Improving packet loss rate
- D: Enhancing security
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A
Q3164: Fill in the blank: ATM multiplexing allows data from multiple sources to be combined into a single _______.
- A: Cell
- B: Frame
- C: Packet
- D: Segment
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A
Q3165: Which of the following is a characteristic of ATM’s multiplexing using cells?
- A: Fixed-size cells for efficient transmission
- B: Variable-size cells to handle diverse data types
- C: High overhead due to large data frames
- D: Relies on packet-switched networks
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A
Q3166: Which of the following protocols is used alongside ATM for high-speed network interconnection?
- A: SONET
- B: IPv6
- C: SMTP
- D: POP3
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Q3167: Fill in the blank: The ATM network uses a _______ multiplexing technique that allows multiple data streams to share a common transmission medium.
- A: Cell-based
- B: Frame-based
- C: Packet-based
- D: Signal-based
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A
Q3168: Which of the following technologies is designed to improve high-speed interconnection when combined with ATM?
- A: SONET
- B: Wi-Fi
- C: IPv6
- D: DSL
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A
Q3169: Which of the following protocols is designed for wide-area networks and uses fixed-size cells for data transmission?
- A: ATM
- B: SONET
- C: Wi-Fi
- D: Ethernet
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A
Q3170: Fill in the blank: ATM is particularly useful for wide-area networks that require efficient _______.
- A: High-speed data transmission
- B: Low-cost data transfer
- C: Wireless connectivity
- D: Internet browsing
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