In the Early Days of Networking, the Most Common Way

question 43

Multiple Choice

In the early days of networking, the most common way to transmit data was via ____, dial-up telephone lines.

• A)directly-connected
• B)shared
• C)linked
• D)switched

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Definitions:

Economies of Scale

The cost advantage that arises with increased output of a product, as the fixed costs are spread over more units of production.

Diseconomies of Scale

This occurs when a company grows so large that the costs per unit increase.

Levels of Output

Levels of output refer to the quantity of goods or services produced by a firm or industry over a specific period.

Economies of Scale

The cost advantages that enterpises obtain due to their scale of operation, with cost per unit of output generally decreasing with increasing scale.