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Estimate the total internet bandwidth required for a campus of 1000 graduate students.
- Guesstimate
- Top-Interview
- Easy
- 10 min
Focus on breaking down the problem into manageable components. Start by estimating the average internet usage per student, considering activities like streaming, browsing, and online classes. Multiply this by the number of students to get a total usage figure. Then, think about peak usage times and how bandwidth is typically allocated, factoring in a buffer for simultaneous connections. Finally, present your calculations clearly, explaining any assumptions you make along the way to demonstrate your thought process.
What this question tests
- Guesstimate
- Structured problem solving
- Communication
- Trade-off reasoning
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