A network device is sending out the data at the rate of 2000 bps. How long…
2015
A network device is sending out the data at the rate of 2000 bps. How long does it take to send a file of 1,00,000 characters?
- A.
50
- B.
200
- C.
400
- D.
800
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Correct answer: C
Key assumption: each character is 8 bits (common for a byte-oriented encoding).
Calculate total bits: 100,000 characters × 8 bits/character = 800,000 bits.
Compute time in seconds: total bits / bit rate = 800,000 bits / 2000 bits per second = 400 seconds.
Optional conversion: 400 seconds = 6 minutes 40 seconds.
Answer: 400 seconds (which is 6 minutes 40 seconds).