Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason to Prefer

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason to prefer a switch over a hub?

• A) Devices on a hub have to share the available bandwidth.
• B) Switches are intelligent; they read the frame and determine where to send it.
• C) Switches can operate in full-duplex mode.
• D) Switches can operate at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.

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Definitions:

Decreasing-Cost Industry

An industry where the cost per unit of output decreases as the scale of production increases is known as a decreasing-cost industry.

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for the adjustment of all inputs, leading to optimal allocation of resources in the market.

Increasing Cost Industry

An industry in which production costs increase as output expands, typically due to factors such as input limitations and increased demand for inputs.

Long-Run Supply Curve

A curve showing the relationship between price and quantity supplied that takes into account all possible adjustments in inputs and outputs.