COMPUTER NETWORKING

NETWORK LAYER

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following assertions is FALSE about the Internet Protocol (IP)?
A
It is possible for a computer to have multiple IP addresses
B
IP packets from the same source to the same destination can take different routes in the network
C
IP ensures that a packet is discarded if it is unable to reach its destination within a given number of hops
D
The packet source cannot set the route of an outgoing packets; the route is determined only by the routing tables in the routers on the way
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The usual IP routing algorithm employs an in internet routing table on each machine (computer) that stores information about possible destination and how to reach them. Because both hosts (computer) and routers route datagrams both have IP routing tables so the statement is false.

Detailed explanation-2: -The purpose of an IP address is to handle the connection between devices that send and receive information across a network. The IP address uniquely identifies every device on the internet; without one, there’s no way to contact them.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: The statement which is incorrect about internet is option D. Internet was available to those with personal computers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which of these is not applicable for IP protocol? Explanation: IP does not provide reliable delivery service for the data.

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