Final answer:
Option (c) transaction processing, voice, still image transfers, and large file transfers is correct as it lists application services in increasing order of desired throughput rates, from lowest to highest.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question refers to the ordering of application services by their desired throughput rates, with throughput referring to the amount of data that can be transferred over a network in a given amount of time. To answer this, we consider the typical data size and urgency associated with each service:
- Transaction processing: Involves small amounts of data but requires rapid processing. The throughput is not as high as other services because the data packets are small.
- Voice: Requires a constant and steady throughput rate for clear communication, but still less than larger data transfers.
- Still image transfers: Images can vary in size, but generally, require more throughput than voice or transaction processing due to larger file sizes.
- Large file transfers: Typically involve transferring large amounts of data such as videos or software, requiring the highest throughput.
Therefore, the correct order, from the lowest to the highest throughput requirement, is:
- Transaction processing
- Voice
- Still image transfers
- Large file transfers
Option (c) transaction processing, voice, still image transfers, and large file transfers lists the services in the correct order.