WEB BROWSERS TECHNOLOGY
THE INTERNET
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Question
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Packet metadata is only included on important packets to indicate they should get access to faster paths through the network
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Packet metadata is used to route and reassemble information travelling through the Internet
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Information sent through the internet is only encapsulated in packets if the message is too large to be sent as a datastream
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Information sent through the internet is split into two packets, one which contains the message and another which contains the metadata
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Detailed explanation-1: -Information sent through the internet is only encapsulated in packets if the message is too large to be sent as a datastream. Information sent through the internet is split into two packets, one which contains the message and another which contains the metadata.
Detailed explanation-2: -Packets are transmitted over a network from one computer to another. They are routed through a series of interconnected devices, such as routers and switches, before reaching their final destination. When packets arrive at their destination, they are reassembled into the original data.
Detailed explanation-3: -What is the purpose of packet metadata? a. Metadata contains information about the protocols a specific computer uses to create and send packets.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is a transport protocol that is used on top of IP to ensure reliable transmission of packets.
Detailed explanation-5: -Which of the following is true regarding the way information is transmitted on the Internet? Information does not travel in one piece, but rather as a data stream of packets.