Packets can be lost so sometimes the computer request the packet to be sent again, if a packet never arrives then it is deleted by the router.

NETWORK LAYER PROTOCOLS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	True
B	False
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -At peak times, when network traffic hits its maximum limit, packets are discarded and must wait to be delivered. Fortunately, most software is designed to either automatically retrieve and resend those discarded packets or slow down transfer speed.

Detailed explanation-2: -Disadvantages of packet switching: High-volume networks can lose data packets during high-traffic times; those data packets cannot be recovered or resent during transmission. There is a lack of security protocols for data packets during transmission.

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