When Talking About the Physical Elements of the Internet, the Term

question 83

Multiple Choice

When talking about the physical elements of the Internet, the term redundancy refers to:

• A) transmitting multiple copies of a single packet to safeguard against data loss.
• B) the use of tiered high-speed switching computers to connect the backbone to regional and local networks.
• C) delays in messages caused by the uneven flow of information through the network.
• D) multiple duplicate devices and paths in a network built so that data can be rerouted if a breakdown occurs.