During the data transmission there are chances that the data bits in the frame might get corrupted. This will require the sender to re-transmit the frame and hence it will increase the re-transmission overhead. By considering the scenarios given below, you have to choose whether the packets should be encapsulated in a single frame or multiple frames in order to minimize the re-transmission overhead. Justify your answer with one valid reason for both the scenarios given below.

Scenario A: Suppose you are using a network which is very prone to errors.

Scenario B: Suppose you are using a network with high reliability and accuracy.

The packets would be encapsulated in single frame in scenario A. In scenario B, it should be in multi frames.

In scenario A, given that this network has been said to be prone to error, the packets should be encapsulated in single frames.

The reason for this is because, using a single frame helps to decrease error. We have been told already that it is prone to error. If you use the multi frame, there would be very high likelihood of errors occurring.

In scenario B, given that the network is accurate and very reliable, the best packet is the multi frame.

It would give a quicker transmission and the likelihood of errors occurring is also low.

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