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Circuit switching in computer network

Circuit switching provides a guaranteed data rate and is characterized by the establishment of a dedicated communication path for data transfer. Its main advantages include high reliability and quality of service, while disadvantages involve high costs and susceptibility to failures. Frequency Division Multiplexing is used in circuit switching to transmit multiple signals simultaneously, making it suitable for continuous connections like traditional telephone systems.

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Circuit switching in computer network

Circuit switching provides a guaranteed data rate and is characterized by the establishment of a dedicated communication path for data transfer. Its main advantages include high reliability and quality of service, while disadvantages involve high costs and susceptibility to failures. Frequency Division Multiplexing is used in circuit switching to transmit multiple signals simultaneously, making it suitable for continuous connections like traditional telephone systems.

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Circuit switching in computer network Q&A

1. What is the main advantage of circuit switching?


A) Guaranteed data rate
B) High latency
C) Low reliability
D) Limited bandwidth
Answer: A

2. Which method is used in circuit switching to transmit multiple signals?


A) Packet Switching
B) Frequency Division Multiplexing
C) Data Division Multiplexing
D) Signal Division Multiplexing
Answer: B

3. What is a disadvantage of circuit switching?


A) High cost
B) Guaranteed data rate
C) Low latency
D) High flexibility
Answer: A

4. In circuit switching, how is data processed?


A) At the source system only
B) At all intermediate nodes
C) At the destination only
D) At random nodes
Answer: A

5. What is a characteristic of Time Division Multiplexing (TDM)?


A) Used for long-distance communication
B) Requires no synchronization
C) Increases latency
D) Reduces data transfer
Answer: A
TRUE OR FALSE
1. Circuit switching provides a guaranteed quality of service.
True
False
Answer: True

2. Circuit switching is more flexible than packet switching.


True
False
Answer: False

3. Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM) is used to combine multiple data signals


for simultaneous transmission.
True
False
Answer: True

4. Circuit switching is suitable for handling bilateral traffic.


True
False
Answer: False

5. Circuit switching is vulnerable to failures such as cable cuts or switch failures.


True
False
Answer: True
Open-ended questions:

1. What are the main phases of circuit switching and what occurs in each phase?

The main phases of circuit switching are Circuit Establishment, Data Transfer, and
Circuit Disconnection. In the Circuit Establishment phase, a dedicated circuit is
constructed between the source and destination through intermediary switching centers.
During the Data Transfer phase, data can be transferred between the two parties as
long as the circuit is established. Finally, in the Circuit Disconnection phase, the circuit
is terminated when one of the users initiates the disconnect.

2. What are the advantages of circuit switching compared to packet switching?

The advantages of circuit switching include a guaranteed data rate due to the dedicated
transmission channel, no delay in data flow because of the established path, high
reliability since the communication path is reserved for the entire duration, guaranteed
quality of service allowing prioritization of certain traffic types, and higher security as the
dedicated path is only accessible to the communicating parties.

3. What are the disadvantages of circuit switching?

The disadvantages of circuit switching include high costs due to the need for dedicated
communication paths, susceptibility to failure if the path fails, inefficiency in handling
high traffic as dedicated circuits are required for each communication, potential delays
and latency in establishing the path, and limited scalability for large networks.

4. How does Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM) work and where is it practically
used?

Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM) works by dividing the total bandwidth into non-
overlapping frequency sub-bands, where each sub-band carries a different signal. This
technique allows multiple data signals to be combined for simultaneous transmission
over a shared communication medium. FDM is practically used in radio spectrum and
optical fiber to share multiple independent signals.

5. In what scenarios is circuit switching typically used, and why is it suitable for those
scenarios?

Circuit switching is typically used for continuous connections that must be maintained
for long periods, such as in traditional telephone systems and dial-up network
connections. It is suitable for these scenarios because it establishes a dedicated
communication path that guarantees a consistent data rate and reliable transmission,
which is essential for voice and video communications.

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