This key facts covers Advantages of Packet Switching within Packet Switching for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Packet Switching in Networks for GCSE Computer Science with 15 exam-style questions and 18 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 6 of 11 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 6 of 11
Practice
15 questions
Recall
18 flashcards
Advantages of Packet Switching
- Efficient use of network: Multiple transmissions share same links simultaneously
- Resilient to failures: If one route fails, packets take alternative path
- No dedicated line needed: Unlike circuit switching, no permanent connection required
- Fault tolerance: Lost/damaged packets can be retransmitted without resending everything
- Load balancing: Network traffic distributed across multiple routes
- Cost effective: Shares network infrastructure among many users
- Handles congestion: Packets routed around busy network sections