INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
COMPUTER NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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What is the term for a device that determines the best path for data to take across a network?
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Gateway
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Packet
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Router
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Backbone
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Routers analyze data within the packets to determine the best way for the information to reach its ultimate destination. Routers forward data packets until they reach their destination node.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is a transport protocol that is used on top of IP to ensure reliable transmission of packets.
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Router. It is a networking device that forwards the data packet between different computer networks. Routers perform the traffic directing functions on the Internet.
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