INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
COMPUTER NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET
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Question
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Packets can be sent down different routes
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Different paths can be used to route packets to their destination. This process is known as packet switching. If an error occurs, the packets can be stored and retransmitted later. Packets use the best route available for delivery.
Detailed explanation-2: -In networking, a packet is a small segment of a larger message. Data sent over computer networks*, such as the Internet, is divided into packets. These packets are then recombined by the computer or device that receives them.
Detailed explanation-3: -Each packet does not follow the same route. It does not store and forward transmission. It does store and forward transmission.
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