WEB BROWSERS TECHNOLOGY
THE INTERNET
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Question
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Packets are labeled with ____
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metadata.
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gigadata.
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data.
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unidata.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Each IP packet contains both a header (20 or 24 bytes long) and data (variable length). The header includes the IP addresses of the source and destination, plus other fields that help to route the packet. The data is the actual content, such as a string of letters or part of a webpage.
Detailed explanation-2: -When a packet arrives at a router, the router examines the IP address put there by the IP protocol layer on the originating computer. The router checks it’s routing table. If the network containing the IP address is found, the packet is sent to that network.
Detailed explanation-3: -In routing, messages are forwarded to the router with the lowest cost. What is it meant by cost? Least amount of money.
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