In the Context of Data Communication, Which of the Following

question 103

Multiple Choice

In the context of data communication, which of the following is true of convergence?

• A) It changes the path that data takes each time a connection is made.
• B) It allows the transmission of a limited amount of information in a specific period of time.
• C) It requires major network upgrades, because video requires much more bandwidth.
• D) It synchronizes devices before establishing a communication link.

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Definitions:

Short Run

A period in economic analysis during which at least one input is fixed, limiting the ability of firms to adjust to changes in market conditions.

Marginal Product

The growth in production resulting from one more unit of input, while keeping all other inputs the same.

Total Product

The aggregate amount of goods or services generated by a business given a specific amount of resources.

Diminishing Rate

A principle stating that if one factor of production is increased while others are held constant, the incremental gains in output will eventually decrease.