Explain the key differences between deterministic and non-deterministic network protocols and how this impacts their use.

The key difference between deterministic and non-deterministic network protocols lies in the predictability of message delivery times. A deterministic network protocol guarantees a maximum transmission time for a message. This means that the time it takes for a message to travel from one device to another on the network is bounded and predictable. Non-deterministic network protocols, on the other hand, do not provide such guarantees; message delivery times can vary depending on network traffic and other factors. The impact on their use in automatio....