Optical Switching Networks Quiz

What is an optical switching network?

• A network that uses electrical technology to switch and transmit data.

• A network that uses mechanical technology to switch and transmit data.

• A network that uses microwave technology to switch and transmit data.

• A network that uses optical technology to switch and transmit data.

How are optical switching networks different from traditional electronic networks?

• Optical switching networks are not capable of handling large amounts of data.

• Optical switching networks use light signals to transmit data.

• Optical switching networks are slower than traditional electronic networks.

• Optical switching networks use magnetic signals to transmit data.

What are the advantages of using optical switching networks?

• Slow data transfer, high power consumption, and limited bandwidth

• Limited bandwidth, high latency, and increased power consumption

• High bandwidth, low latency, and reduced power consumption

• High latency, high cost, and low reliability

What are the basic components of an optical switching network?

• optical switches, optical fibers, and control units

• satellite dishes, coaxial cables, and modems

• copper wires, routers, and servers

• microwaves, transistors, and antennas

Can you give an example of an application where optical switching networks are used?

• Construction and architecture

• Telecommunications, data centers, and high-performance computing

• Agriculture and farming

• Food and beverage industry