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Network Basics

Question 11 • Introduction to Information Technology - EL3701

Which of the following statements are true of network packets? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Answer
A
They contain control information.
B
They contain user data.
C
They are sent over a network.
D
They can travel indefinitely over the Internet.

Explanation

Network packets include control information, such as addressing and routing details, and they can also carry user data. They are the units of information sent across a network. Packets cannot travel indefinitely: network mechanisms such as a time-to-live limit prevent them from circulating forever.

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