In this switching technique entire data is sent as a complete unit from the…
2017
In this switching technique entire data is sent as a complete unit from the sender Node and delivered to the recipient Node via a number of intermediate Nodes:
- A.
Data switching
- B.
Circuit switching
- C.
Packet switching
- D.
Message switching
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Correct answer: D
Correct Answer: Message switching
Explanation:
In message switching, the entire message is transmitted as a single unit and stored at intermediate nodes before being forwarded to the next node.
Message Switching is a networking technique where the complete message is sent as a single unit.
It uses the Store-and-Forward mechanism, where each node stores the entire message before forwarding it.
No dedicated physical path is established between sender and receiver.
Each message contains the destination address for routing.
It supports dynamic routing based on network conditions.
Advantages: efficient channel usage, priority handling, and traffic management.
Disadvantages: high delay, variable delivery time, and large storage requirement.
It is not suitable for real-time applications like voice and video calls.
Message Switching was the precursor (earlier form) to Packet Switching.
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