Question
The figure below represents a network of physically linked devices labeled A through I. A line between two devices indicates that the devices can communicate directly with each other.
Any information sent between two devices that are not directly connected must go through at least one other device. For example, in the network represented below, information can be sent directly between A and B, but information sent between devices A and G must go through other devices.
Questions 17 and 18 refer to the following.
Question
17
Mark for Review
What is the minimum number of connections that must be broken or removed before device B can no longer communicate with device C?
Three
Option A,Three
Four
Option B,Four
Five
Option C,Five
Six
Any information sent between two devices that are not directly connected must go through at least one other device. For example, in the network represented below, information can be sent directly between A and B, but information sent between devices A and G must go through other devices.
Questions 17 and 18 refer to the following.
Question
17
Mark for Review
What is the minimum number of connections that must be broken or removed before device B can no longer communicate with device C?
Three
Option A,Three
Four
Option B,Four
Five
Option C,Five
Six
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To determine the minimum number of connections that must be broken or removed before device B can no longer communicate with device C, we need to analyze the network of devices.
Start by identifying the direct and indirect connections between B and C:
- If there are multiple paths connecting B to C, we should identify the essential connections that, if broken, will isolate B from C.
- If B and C are connected through multiple intermediaries, we will consider how many connections are necessary to eliminate all paths between them.
Given the potential options of three, four, five, or six connections, you would typically begin analyzing the specific layout of the device connections in the network diagram provided (not visually present here). However, without that diagram, I will make an educated guess based on common network structures.
If B and C have multiple direct or indirect connections through different devices, it is possible that options from three to six is viable depending on the redundancy in the connections.
Assuming a moderate complexity where B and C are connected through at least two intermediaries, it might take breaking three or four connections to isolate B from C.
Let's assume the structure is reasonably intricate, I would suggest that:
**If you recognize at least four key connections that interlink devices in such a way that they facilitate the communication between B and C, while other connections don't contribute to that communication, then the most likely answer would be:**
**Option B: Four.**
If you can visualize and analyze the network structure and it seems to require breaking more connections to achieve isolation adequately, you might consider the higher values. Conversely, if you've noted that devices are minimally connected, three could be adequate.
Make sure to analyze the specific connections carefully if you have access to the network diagram for the most accurate answer!
Start by identifying the direct and indirect connections between B and C:
- If there are multiple paths connecting B to C, we should identify the essential connections that, if broken, will isolate B from C.
- If B and C are connected through multiple intermediaries, we will consider how many connections are necessary to eliminate all paths between them.
Given the potential options of three, four, five, or six connections, you would typically begin analyzing the specific layout of the device connections in the network diagram provided (not visually present here). However, without that diagram, I will make an educated guess based on common network structures.
If B and C have multiple direct or indirect connections through different devices, it is possible that options from three to six is viable depending on the redundancy in the connections.
Assuming a moderate complexity where B and C are connected through at least two intermediaries, it might take breaking three or four connections to isolate B from C.
Let's assume the structure is reasonably intricate, I would suggest that:
**If you recognize at least four key connections that interlink devices in such a way that they facilitate the communication between B and C, while other connections don't contribute to that communication, then the most likely answer would be:**
**Option B: Four.**
If you can visualize and analyze the network structure and it seems to require breaking more connections to achieve isolation adequately, you might consider the higher values. Conversely, if you've noted that devices are minimally connected, three could be adequate.
Make sure to analyze the specific connections carefully if you have access to the network diagram for the most accurate answer!