A network administrator notices that the quality of a video conferencing signal decreases significantly during peak usage hours. What is the MOST likely cause of this signal degradation?
The most likely cause of the signal degradation during peak usage hours is congestion/contention, which leads to increased packet loss and delays as multiple devices attempt to use the same network resources simultaneously. Interference, while a common cause of signal issues, typically relates to wireless signals and environmental factors, not tied directly to network usage patterns. Insufficient wireless coverage usually presents as a consistently poor signal, not one that worsens specifically during high traffic periods. Incorrect cable type would not typically result in a degradation that varies with time; issues would be constant.
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