Packet-Switched Network Differs from Circuit-Switched Network in That Packet-Switched Network

question 28

Multiple Choice

Packet-switched network differs from circuit-switched network in that packet-switched network ________.

• A)requires the establishment of a channel between the nodes before communicating
• B)is used by the phone system exclusively
• C)tends to waste capacity
• D)travels different routes

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