Packet Switching Recap

A small portion of the original file

• Piece
• Packet
• Section
• Portion

Which of these is NOT part of the header?

• Packet Number

• Sender IP Address

• Receiver IP Address

• Name of File

An advantage of Packet Switching is to transfer the file faster

• True
• False

Packet Switching ensures the entire file will always reach the recipient

• True
• False

What is the correct order for sending a file?

• Split data into packets - label each packet - send packets down different routes - read the address of each packet - put packets back together

• Split data into packets - send packets down different routes - label each packet - read the address of each packet - put packets back together

The person receiving the file

• Recipient

• Sender

The person sending the file

• Recipient

• Sender

Packets can get lost if they are sent down different routes

• True

• False

Which piece of Packet Header data allows your computer to reassemble the data?

• Packet Number

• Recipient Address

• Size of Packet

Which piece of Packet Header data ensures the packet goes to the correct computer?

• Packet Number

• Recipient Address

• Size of Packet