Which of the following switching techniques requires a dedicated communication…
2026
Which of the following switching techniques requires a dedicated communication path to be established between the sender and the receiver before any data transmission can take place?
- A.
Circuit Switching
- B.
Datagram Switching
- C.
Message Switching
- D.
Packet Switching
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Correct answer: A
Circuit switching requires the establishment of a dedicated communication path between the sender and receiver before any data transmission can occur. This ensures a constant connection for the duration of the communication session, unlike packet or message switching which do not require such a dedicated path.